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Sooke in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
14°C (57°F) / 6°C (43°F)
average high / low
Rain days
15
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • SookeHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 15 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Canada overall
Medium
Prices · Canada overall
Medium

Canada overall: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sooke, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)

    May: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 6 °C (43 °F)

    May: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 15

    May: 11 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

May: Inside Sooke's best window: May–Sep.

Sooke: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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