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St. Laurent in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for beaches and festivals; Mar for the Manipogo Festival). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
11°C (52°F) / 1°C (34°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

GoodCanada month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for beaches and festivals; Mar for the Manipogo Festival). 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
  • St. LaurentHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 8 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. Laurent, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Mar: -1 °C (30 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 1 °C (34 °F)

    Mar: -11 °C (12 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 8

    Mar: 8

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Mar: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Mar: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Mar: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for beaches and festivals; Mar for the Manipogo Festival). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.

March: Inside St. Laurent's best window: Jun–Sep for beaches and festivals; Mar for the Manipogo Festival.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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