The climate in Fort McMurray during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Fort McMurray and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 8.4°C 47.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | -2°C 28.4°F |
Average temperature | 3.2°C 37.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 4.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 32 mm 1.3 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 6.4°C 43.4°F |
Humidity | 74% |
Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Fort McMurray with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 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 Fort McMurray in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
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Driest month: | February | 16mm 0.6ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 9.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -15.6°C 3.9°F |
Wettest month: | July | 80mm 3.1ins |