Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Canada Average Monthly Weather
Weather score22Poor annual avg
Best months: July, August, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 8°C, sunshine averages 4.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1692mm. Sea temperatures average 8°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
8°C
Rain
1692mm
Annual total
Sun
4.6h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
22
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 168mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October10°C average high
October is close to Cape Breton Highlands National Park's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October168mm average rain
October is wetter than Cape Breton Highlands National Park's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October3.8 hours average sun
October sits close to Cape Breton Highlands National Park's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October13°C average sea
October is close to Cape Breton Highlands National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October14 weather score
October scores below Cape Breton Highlands National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
