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Goderich Weather in October

Goderich in October

The short of it: Goderich in October averages a high of 15 °C (58 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 10 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 7° · rain 98 mm · daylight 10 h 55 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & June

October in Goderich brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 7°, with about 98 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from September to about 15°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 55 min in mid-October, 91 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates October 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Goderich runs warmer than most and drier than most in October. Clinton, 20 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

October in Goderich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus September
7° colder, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus November
7° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 55 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

October averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ClintonOntario20 km SE14°6°107 mm
LucknowOntario29 km NNE14°6°112 mm
BluewaterOntario32 km SSE15°6°99 mm
SeaforthOntario33 km SE14°6°113 mm
Huron EastOntario36 km ESE14°5°114 mm
WinghamOntario36 km ENE14°5°114 mm
BrusselsOntario37 km E14°5°114 mm
HensallOntario38 km SSE15°6°104 mm

The Almanac · Goderich Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
October
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from September to about 15°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Goderich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°108 mm18 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February0°-8°83 mm18 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March3°-5°62 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April9°1°78 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦
May17°6°85 mm14 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
June22°11°75 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
July25°15°65 mm10 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August25°15°78 mm10 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September21°12°89 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°7°98 mm15 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°1°94 mm17 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December2°-4°101 mm18 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Goderich in October

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Goderich in October?

Days average 15 °C (58 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from September to about 15°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is October a good time to visit Goderich?

The Almanac gives October 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Goderich in October?

In mid-October the sun is up for about 10 h 55 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 56 min in December to 15 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Goderich in October?

Hardly — October nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Goderich in October?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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