October verdict

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada in October

Weather score25Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, Canada travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

10°C

Rain

60mm

Sun

3.9h

Sea

10°C

Weather score

25

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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October10°C average high

October is close to Thunder Bay'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.

October60mm average rain

October sits near Thunder Bay's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October3.9 hours average sun

October is below Thunder Bay's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October10°C average sea

October is close to Thunder Bay's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaAugust to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October25 weather score

October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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