AI-generatedBaie-Saint-Paul at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 11.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,070 h
- Rain a year
- 1,268 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Baie-Saint-Paul
Baie-Saint-Paul has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year, Baie-Saint-Paul is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Baie-Saint-Paul
The best time to visit Baie-Saint-Paul is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 11.0 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent in April and in October; the wettest month is October with 142 mm.
Baie-Saint-Paul through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Baie-Saint-Paul in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 1–16 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Baie-Saint-Paul in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–25 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Baie-Saint-Paul in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–19 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Baie-Saint-Paul in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −5–−1 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
06:5917:56
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:40–07:41 · evening 17:15–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:28–06:40 · evening 18:15–18:27
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Baie-Saint-Paul compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The sea cools from 7° to 4°. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 1° |
| Sea | 7° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Baie-Saint-Paul in October?
In October, Baie-Saint-Paul is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 142 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min06:59 – 17:56
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %43 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Baie-Saint-Paul
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Baie-Saint-Paul: score 78 against 38. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 14° |
| Sea | 6.1° | 10.6° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 142 mm | 100 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Baie-Saint-Paul month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January−5° · Sea 0° · 3.6 h
In January, Baie-Saint-Paul is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sea averages 0.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 76 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in January23February−4° · Sea 0° · 4.6 h
In February, Baie-Saint-Paul is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 73 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in February23March1° · Sea 0° · 5.5 h
In March, Baie-Saint-Paul is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 86 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in March23April8° · Sea 2° · 6.3 h
In April, Baie-Saint-Paul is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 115 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in April71May16° · Sea 4° · 7.4 h
In May, Baie-Saint-Paul is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in May77June22° · Sea 8° · 7.8 h
In June, Baie-Saint-Paul is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in June78July25° · Sea 11° · 8.0 h
In July, Baie-Saint-Paul is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in July77August24° · Sea 11° · 7.4 h
In August, Baie-Saint-Paul is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in August75September19° · Sea 9° · 6.3 h
In September, Baie-Saint-Paul is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 112 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in September38October12° · Sea 6° · 4.4 h
In October, Baie-Saint-Paul is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 142 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in October14November5° · Sea 2° · 3.4 h
In November, Baie-Saint-Paul is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in November14December−1° · Sea 1° · 3.1 h
In December, Baie-Saint-Paul is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 111 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baie-Saint-Paul.
Baie-Saint-Paul in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Baie-Saint-Paul
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−13°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | −5° | −13° | 0.0° | 3.6 h | 11 | 76 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | −4° | −12° | −0.1° | 4.6 h | 10 | 73 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 1° | −7° | 0.2° | 5.5 h | 11 | 86 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 8° | −1° | 1.5° | 6.3 h | 12 | 115 |
| MayMay | 71 | 16° | 6° | 3.5° | 7.4 h | 13 | 116 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 22° | 11° | 7.9° | 7.8 h | 13 | 127 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 25° | 14° | 10.6° | 8.0 h | 13 | 100 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 24° | 14° | 11.0° | 7.4 h | 12 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 19° | 10° | 8.8° | 6.3 h | 11 | 112 |
| OctoberOct | 38 | 12° | 4° | 6.1° | 4.4 h | 13 | 142 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 5° | −2° | 2.3° | 3.4 h | 12 | 107 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | −1° | −8° | 0.8° | 3.1 h | 12 | 111 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Baie-Saint-Paul
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 5.0 – 7.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Baie-Saint-Paul ranges from −0.1 °C in February to 11.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From December to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 8.9 and 13.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0.0° | −0.8° | 0.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.1° | −0.9° | 0.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.2° | −0.7° | 1.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.5° | −0.7° | 2.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 3.5° | −0.9° | 6.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 7.9° | 6.7° | 8.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 10.6° | 8.6° | 12.6° | cold |
| AugustAug | 11.0° | 8.9° | 13.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 8.8° | 7.2° | 10.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 6.1° | 5.0° | 7.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 2.3° | −0.8° | 4.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 0.8° | −0.7° | 2.1° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Baie-Saint-Paul
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.4 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Baie-Saint-Paul, 40 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Baie-Saint-Paul: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Baie-Saint-Paul has about 13 rainy days with 142 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Baie-Saint-Paul
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Baie-Saint-Paul
How breezy and how cloudy Baie-Saint-Paul is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Baie-Saint-Paul typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Baie-Saint-Paul: variable cloud, with about 4.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Baie-Saint-Paul
When Baie-Saint-Paul is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Baie-Saint-Paul has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 7 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 15 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Baie-Saint-Paul
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Baie-Saint-Paul in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Baie-Saint-Paul has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 38
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 25 min
- Distance
- 4,890 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Canada
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Baie-Saint-Paul vs Rivière-du-Loup
In October the holiday weather in Baie-Saint-Paul and Rivière-du-Loup is about equally good (score 38 vs 36). During the day Rivière-du-Loup is 1 °C cooler than Baie-Saint-Paul. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Baie-Saint-Paul | Rivière-du-Loup |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 38 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 11° |
| Sea | 6° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Baie-Saint-Paul
When is the best time to visit Baie-Saint-Paul?
The best time to visit Baie-Saint-Paul is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Baie-Saint-Paul?
The sea temperature in Baie-Saint-Paul ranges from −0.1 °C in February to 11.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Baie-Saint-Paul in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 6.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Baie-Saint-Paul?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −5 °C.
When does it rain most in Baie-Saint-Paul?
Rain is frequent in April and in October; the wettest month is October with 142 mm. The driest month is February with 73 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Baie-Saint-Paul get?
Baie-Saint-Paul gets around 2,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Baie-Saint-Paul in?
Baie-Saint-Paul is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Baie-Saint-Paul?
A nonstop flight from London to Baie-Saint-Paul takes about 6 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,890 km.
Which school holidays are best for Baie-Saint-Paul?
Baie-Saint-Paul has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 72, summer holidays 77, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 16.