Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Charlevoix in October
Charlevoix cools off: highs slip to 49°F (10°C), from 64°F in September, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 51/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (116 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What October feels like
It's cool, with highs near 49°F (10°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 37°F (3°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.6 in (116 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (15°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in September to 51/100.
- October sits inside the Jun – Oct window our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Charlevoix in October
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie National Park
Some of eastern Canada's highest rock walls rise above the river; hike L'Acropole-des-Draveurs or paddle.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best fall colour.
Train de Charlevoix
Seasonal riverside rail line between Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie, hugging the St. Lawrence shore.
Baie-Saint-Paul
Artist village with galleries and cafés along Rue Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
Clifftop château hotel above the river with a lounge, golf and the Casino de Charlevoix next door.
Isle-aux-Coudres
Short free ferry ride to a flat island loop for cycling past windmills and river views.
Nearby in October
- Québec City in October~65 mi · highs 53°F, 4.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Montréal in October~208 mi · highs 56°F, 4.5 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Mont-Tremblant in October~220 mi · highs 52°F, 4.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Maine in October~225 mi · highs 58°F, 5.5 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~483 m to Charlevoix's ~319 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Charlevoix in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Charlevoix?
It's middling, scoring 51/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 81. Expect highs of 49°F (10°C) and 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain. October is inside the Jun – Oct window our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route recommends.
How cold is Charlevoix in October?
Average highs are 49°F (10°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Charlevoix in October?
Some: about 4.6 in (116 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.4 in (1102 mm).
What should I pack for Charlevoix in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Charlevoix
Routes in season in October
- Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix Jun – Oct
Planning Charlevoix in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.