When to go · Squamish

Squamish in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr for rain (over 2,200 mm a year, mostly in long winter stretches).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 17
Crowds: Medium; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Squamish

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr for rain (over 2,200 mm a year, mostly in long winter stretches).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

SquamishHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 17 days

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

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

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr for rain (over 2,200 mm a year, mostly in long winter stretches).

January: Inside Squamish's best window: May–Sep for dry trails and reliable winds; Dec–Feb for bald eagles.

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