When to go · St. Albert
St. Albert in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (deep cold, −20 °C (−4 °F) and below), late Oct–Nov (grey, slushy shoulder season).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (deep cold, −4 °F (−20 °C) and below), late Oct–Nov (grey, slushy shoulder season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (deep cold, −20 °C (−4 °F) and below), late Oct–Nov (grey, slushy shoulder season).Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (deep cold, −4 °F (−20 °C) and below), late Oct–Nov (grey, slushy shoulder season).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- FebruaryGreatInside St. Albert's best window: Jun–Sep for the market, river trails and festivals; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- MarchGreatInside St. Albert's best window: Jun–Sep for the market, river trails and festivals; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- JuneGreatInside St. Albert's best window: Jun–Sep for the market, river trails and festivals; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- JulyGreatInside St. Albert's best window: Jun–Sep for the market, river trails and festivals; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Weather in October
- St. AlbertHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 7 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 St. Albert, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Feb: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Night low
Oct: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Feb: -15 °C (5 °F)5 °F (-15 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Feb: 7
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Feb: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Feb: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan (deep cold, −20 °C and below), late Oct–Nov (grey, slushy shoulder season).
February: Inside St. Albert's best window: Jun–Sep for the market, river trails and festivals; Feb–Mar for cross-country skiing.
St. Albert: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings