The climate in Athabasca during October can be summarized as cool and dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Athabasca and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 9.8°C 49.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -0.6°C 30.9°F |
| Average temperature | 4.6°C 40.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 19 mm 0.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 7.6°C 45.6°F |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average October is the driest month of the year in Athabasca with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Athabasca in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 19mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -12.3°C 9.9°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 97mm 3.8ins |