AI-generatedBathurst, New Brunswick at a glance
- Best time
- Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,080 h
- Rain a year
- 1,206 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−4 / UTC−3
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Bathurst, New Brunswick
Bathurst, New Brunswick has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year, Bathurst, New Brunswick is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bathurst, New Brunswick
The best time to visit Bathurst, New Brunswick is in August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to September. Rain is frequent from April to May, in July and in December; the wettest month is October with 118 mm.
Bathurst, New Brunswick through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–17 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Bathurst, New Brunswick in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 22–26 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Bathurst, New Brunswick in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–21 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Bathurst, New Brunswick in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −5–−1 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 4.2 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
Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – May, Jul, Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – 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: August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:4018:37
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 07:21–08:22 · evening 17:55–18:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:21 · evening 18:56–19:08
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 Bathurst, New Brunswick compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The sea cools from 12° to 8°. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 0° |
| Sea | 12° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Bathurst, New Brunswick in October?
In October, Bathurst, New Brunswick is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:40 – 18:37
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bathurst, New Brunswick
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Bathurst, New Brunswick: score 61 against 14. In August, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 14 | 61better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 14° |
| Sea | 10.2° | 17.5° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 118 mm | 93 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 3 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bathurst, New Brunswick month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January−5° · Sea 0° · 4.2 h
In January, Bathurst, New Brunswick is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sea averages −0.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 82 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in January19February−4° · Sea −1° · 5.1 h
In February, Bathurst, New Brunswick is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages −1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 80 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in February19March2° · Sea −1° · 5.8 h
In March, Bathurst, New Brunswick is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 100 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in March19April8° · Sea 1° · 6.2 h
In April, Bathurst, New Brunswick is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in April22May17° · Sea 5° · 7.1 h
In May, Bathurst, New Brunswick is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in May43June22° · Sea 12° · 7.4 h
In June, Bathurst, New Brunswick is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °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 100 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in June57July26° · Sea 17° · 7.6 h
In July, Bathurst, New Brunswick is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in July61August25° · Sea 18° · 7.2 h
In August, Bathurst, New Brunswick is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in August31September21° · Sea 15° · 6.3 h
In September, Bathurst, New Brunswick is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in September14October13° · Sea 10° · 4.5 h
In October, Bathurst, New Brunswick is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in October12November6° · Sea 5° · 3.6 h
In November, Bathurst, New Brunswick is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in November10December−1° · Sea 2° · 3.4 h
In December, Bathurst, New Brunswick is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 110 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
Bathurst, New Brunswick in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 26°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bathurst, New Brunswick
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−15°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. 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 | 15 | −5° | −15° | −0.4° | 4.2 h | 10 | 82 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | −4° | −14° | −1.0° | 5.1 h | 10 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 2° | −8° | −0.8° | 5.8 h | 11 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 19 | 8° | −2° | 0.7° | 6.2 h | 12 | 100 |
| MayMay | 22 | 17° | 5° | 5.1° | 7.1 h | 12 | 104 |
| JuneJun | 43 | 22° | 11° | 11.9° | 7.4 h | 12 | 100 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 26° | 15° | 16.7° | 7.6 h | 13 | 99 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 25° | 14° | 17.5° | 7.2 h | 11 | 93 |
| SeptemberSep | 31 | 21° | 10° | 14.6° | 6.3 h | 10 | 109 |
| OctoberOct | 14 | 13° | 4° | 10.2° | 4.5 h | 12 | 118 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 6° | −2° | 5.2° | 3.6 h | 11 | 111 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | −1° | −9° | 1.5° | 3.4 h | 12 | 110 |
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
47.62° N, 65.65° W · 6 m · America/Moncton
Sea temperatureUp to 18° in August
Sea temperature in Bathurst, New Brunswick
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.0 – 11.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bathurst, New Brunswick ranges from −1.0 °C in February to 17.5 °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 16.1 and 19.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −0.4° | −1.1° | 0.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −1.0° | −1.5° | −0.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | −0.8° | −1.3° | −0.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 0.7° | −0.4° | 2.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.1° | 0.6° | 7.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.9° | 9.4° | 14.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.7° | 15.2° | 18.6° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.5° | 16.1° | 19.0° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 14.6° | 13.3° | 16.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.2° | 9.0° | 11.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 5.2° | 3.3° | 6.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 1.5° | 0.1° | 3.0° | cold |
Sunshine2,080 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Bathurst, New Brunswick
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 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Bathurst, New Brunswick, 41 % 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.
Rain1,206 mm a year, most in October
Rain in Bathurst, New Brunswick: 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, Bathurst, New Brunswick has about 12 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 8 in June
UV index in Bathurst, New Brunswick
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 & cloudsWindiest in December: 25 km/h
Wind and clouds in Bathurst, New Brunswick
How breezy and how cloudy Bathurst, New Brunswick 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 Bathurst, New Brunswick typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Sep – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Bathurst, New Brunswick: variable cloud, with about 4.5 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.
Heat & humidity10 days of 30° or more a year
Heat and humidity in Bathurst, New Brunswick
How often the day gets hot in Bathurst, New Brunswick (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bathurst, New Brunswick has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
SnowChance of snow up to 94% in February
Snow in Bathurst, New Brunswick
When Bathurst, New Brunswick 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, Bathurst, New Brunswick has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 7 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 Bathurst, New Brunswick
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bathurst, New Brunswick 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.
Bathurst, New Brunswick has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 19
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h
- Distance
- 4,570 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 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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Bathurst vs Miramichi
In October the holiday weather in Bathurst and Miramichi is about equally good (score 14 vs 17). During the day it is about as warm in Miramichi as in Bathurst.
| in October | Bathurst | Miramichi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 14 | 17 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 10° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Canada in October: the best places
In October, Bathurst, New Brunswick ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- St. Andrews14°12°57
- 2Yarmouth14°12°56
- 3Wolfville14°13°54
- 4Halifax14°14°53
- 5Digby14°12°51
- 6Antigonish15°50
- 7Miramichi13°49
- 8Saint John14°12°49
- 25BathurstThis page13°10°14
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Frequently asked questions about Bathurst, New Brunswick
When is the best time to visit Bathurst, New Brunswick?
The best time to visit Bathurst, New Brunswick is in August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bathurst, New Brunswick?
The sea temperature in Bathurst, New Brunswick ranges from −1.0 °C in February to 17.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Bathurst, New Brunswick in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Bathurst, New Brunswick?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −5 °C.
When does it rain most in Bathurst, New Brunswick?
Rain is frequent from April to May, in July and in December; the wettest month is October with 118 mm. The driest month is February with 80 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bathurst, New Brunswick get?
Bathurst, New Brunswick gets around 2,080 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Bathurst, New Brunswick in?
Bathurst, New Brunswick is on UTC−4 in January and UTC−3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bathurst, New Brunswick?
A nonstop flight from London to Bathurst, New Brunswick takes about 6 h, for a straight-line distance of about 4,570 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bathurst, New Brunswick?
Bathurst, New Brunswick has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 26, summer holidays 60, October half-term 14, Christmas holidays 13.