When to go · Swan River
Swan River in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing). 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:
- JanuaryGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- MarchGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.
- JuneGreatInside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Weather in October
- Swan RiverHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °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 Swan River, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jan: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Night low
Oct: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jan: -24 °C (−11 °F)−11 °F (-24 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
January: Inside Swan River's best window: Jun–Sep for the valley and lakes; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Swan River: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings