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Canada in October

Excellent time to go

Peak autumn foliage

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Daytime high

13°C

55°F

Overnight low

5°C

41°F

Rainfall

70 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Canada in October

October brings cool weather to Canada, with daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and overnight lows near 5°C (41°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 70 mm of rainfall on average. Peak autumn foliage.

Crowds are manageable in October — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs July–August, for context.

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