When to go · Whitecourt
Whitecourt in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country 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 (47°F)47°F (9°C) / −1°C (29°F)29°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country 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:
- DecemberGreatInside Whitecourt's best window: Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
- JanuaryGreatInside Whitecourt's best window: Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside Whitecourt's best window: Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
- MarchGreatInside Whitecourt's best window: Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Weather in October
- WhitecourtHighs around 8.5 °C (47 °F), lows around -1.4 °C (29 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 47 °F (8.5 °C), lows around 29 °F (-1.4 °C), 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 Whitecourt, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 8.5 °C (47 °F)47 °F (8.5 °C)
Jan: -6.7 °C (20 °F)20 °F (-6.7 °C)
Night low
Oct: -1.4 °C (29 °F)29 °F (-1.4 °C)
Jan: -16 °C (3 °F)3 °F (-16 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing). Across Canada: Foliage in Ontario, Québec and the Maritimes early in the month; mountain roads get snow.
January: Inside Whitecourt's best window: Jun–Sep for trails, river slides and canyon; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Whitecourt: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings