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Sun Peaks in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (between seasons, lifts and trails closed).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
8°C (46°F) / 0°C (32°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Medium
Canada overall
Prices
Medium
Canada overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sun Peaks

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (between seasons, lifts and trails closed).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Sun PeaksHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 11 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 Sun Peaks, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Jan: -3 °C (27 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 0 °C (32 °F)

    Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 11 (better)

    Jan: 12

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (between seasons, lifts and trails closed).

January: Inside Sun Peaks's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jul–Sep for hiking, biking and golf.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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