October · Canada
Best time to visit Prince Rupert in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Prince Rupert in October
Average temperature 9°C, 225 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
3.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 225 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Prince Rupert scores 3.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 225 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Prince Rupert faces the Inside Passage with misty fjords, salmon runs, and ferry links deeper into coastal BC.
October in Prince Rupert — the hardest end of the year
Expect 9°C (49°F) in October. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 225 mm: only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 3.9/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 8.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Prince Rupert — 4.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Prince Rupert in October?
- In October, Prince Rupert averages 9°C, 225 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Prince Rupert?
- October earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Prince Rupert in October?
- Expect about 225 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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