Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 133mm, so some wet days are possible.

Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
133mm
Sun
4.6h
Weather score
25
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
Showers
Rainfall averages 133mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Compare Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October14°C average high
October is close to Dartmouth'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.
October133mm average rain
October sits near Dartmouth's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary and April to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
October4.6 hours average sun
October sits close to Dartmouth'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.
October25 weather score
October scores below Dartmouth'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.