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Campbellton weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Campbellton at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 25°
Warmest sea
Aug · 17.2°
Sunshine a year
1,960 h
Rain a year
1,102 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC−4 / UTC−3
Elevation
9 m

Climate in Campbellton

Campbellton 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 −7 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Campbellton is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Campbellton

The best time to visit Campbellton is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from May to June and in December; the wettest month is July with 107 mm.

Campbellton through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Campbellton in spring

Mar – May

19

Poor

  • 1–16 °C by day
  • Sea 2 °C
  • 6.1 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Campbellton in summer

Jun – Aug

49

Fair

  • 22–25 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 7.1 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Campbellton in autumn

Sep – Nov

16

Poor

  • 4–20 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 4.4 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Campbellton in winter

Dec – Feb

14

Poor

  • −7–−3 °C by day
  • Sea 0 °C
  • 3.9 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

May – Jun, Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Nov – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Campbellton for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

13

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 3°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 11°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 8°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 5°

07:4418:40

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 07:25–08:27 · evening 17:58–19:00
Blue hour
Morning 07:13–07:25 · evening 19:00–19:12

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 Campbellton compared with home

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 12° to 7°. The days get 1.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high15°8°
Night-time low5°−1°
Sea12°7°
Daylight11.7 h10.1 h

What is the weather like in Campbellton in October?

In October, Campbellton is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbellton.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 56 min07:44 – 18:40
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
66 %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 %18 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %45 %

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 Campbellton

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Campbellton: score 55 against 13. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Campbellton
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score1355better
Daytime high12°25°
Night-time low2°14°
Sea10.2°16.5°
Sunshine4.1 h7.3 hbetter
Rainy days12better14
Rainfall102 mm107 mm
Muggy days0better4

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Campbellton month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January−7° · Sea 0° · 3.9 h

In January, Campbellton is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sea averages −0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 73 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbellton.

Campbellton in January
18February−5° · Sea −1° · 4.9 h

In February, Campbellton is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sea averages −1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 71 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbellton.

Campbellton in February
18March1° · Sea −1° · 5.5 h

In March, Campbellton is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 88 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbellton.

Campbellton in March
19April7° · Sea 1° · 5.9 h

In April, Campbellton is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbellton.

Campbellton in April
21May16° · Sea 5° · 6.8 h

In May, Campbellton is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 4.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbellton.

Campbellton in May
40June22° · Sea 12° · 7.2 h

In June, Campbellton is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Campbellton.

Campbellton in June
55July25° · Sea 17° · 7.3 h

In July, Campbellton is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 107 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Campbellton – and yet one of the best months here.

Campbellton in July
52August24° · Sea 17° · 6.8 h

In August, Campbellton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Campbellton – and yet one of the best months here.

Campbellton in August
24September20° · Sea 14° · 5.9 h

In September, Campbellton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbellton.

Campbellton in September
13October12° · Sea 10° · 4.1 h

In October, Campbellton is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbellton.

Campbellton in October
11November4° · Sea 5° · 3.2 h

In November, Campbellton is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbellton.

Campbellton in November
8December−3° · Sea 1° · 3.0 h

In December, Campbellton is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 100 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Campbellton.

Campbellton in December

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Campbellton

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 2°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−16°), 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.

OctoberDay 12°Night 2°Sea 10°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan15−7°−16°−0.5°3.9 h1073
FebruaryFeb18−6°−15°−1.1°4.9 h1071
MarchMar181°−9°−0.8°5.5 h1188
AprilApr197°−3°0.7°5.9 h1285
MayMay2116°4°4.6°6.8 h1295
JuneJun4022°10°11.6°7.2 h1397
JulyJul5525°14°16.5°7.3 h14107
AugustAug5224°13°17.2°6.8 h1395
SeptemberSep2420°8°14.4°5.9 h1094
OctoberOct1312°2°10.2°4.1 h12102
NovemberNov114°−4°4.8°3.2 h1196
DecemberDec8−3°−11°1.1°3.0 h12100

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

48.01° N, 66.67° W · 9 m · America/Moncton

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Campbellton

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October10.2°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 9.0 – 11.4 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 10.2°8 in 10 years 9.0° – 11.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Campbellton ranges from −1.1 °C in February to 17.2 °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 November 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 15.5 and 19.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan−0.5°−1.1°0.4°cold
FebruaryFeb−1.1°−1.6°−0.6°cold
MarchMar−0.8°−1.2°−0.3°cold
AprilApr0.7°−1.1°2.7°cold
MayMay4.6°−1.5°8.1°cold
JuneJun11.6°8.7°14.1°cold
JulyJul16.5°14.7°18.7°cold
AugustAug17.2°15.5°19.0°fresh
SeptemberSep14.4°12.9°16.0°cold
OctoberOct10.2°9.0°11.4°cold
NovemberNov4.8°2.0°6.8°cold
DecemberDec1.1°−0.8°2.8°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Campbellton

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,960 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 7.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 3.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.1 hDaylight 10.9 hShare of daylight 38 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.1 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Campbellton, 38 % 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 Campbellton: 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.

Per year
1,102 mm on 139 days
Wettest month
Jul · 107 mm
Driest month
Feb · 71 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 102 mm

In October, Campbellton has about 12 rainy days with 102 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Campbellton

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 55 min
Fair skin
about 65 min
Light brown skin
about 95 min
Olive skin
over 2 h

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 Campbellton

How breezy and how cloudy Campbellton 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.

Year average
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Campbellton typically peaks at 17 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.

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Sep · 57 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 74 %
OctoberCloud cover 66 %Sunshine 4.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Campbellton: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Campbellton

How often the day gets hot in Campbellton (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
7 days
Hottest month
Jul · 25 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 12 °C

In October, Campbellton has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 12 °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

Snow

Snow in Campbellton

When Campbellton 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 days a year
48 days
Fresh snow a year
257 cm
Snowy months
Nov – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 6 cmChance of snow 16 / 100

In October, Campbellton has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 16 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 Campbellton

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Campbellton 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.

Campbellton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 53) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    19

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • Sea 0 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    25

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 6.9 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    53

    FairBest holidays

    • 25 °C by day
    • Sea 17 °C
    • 7.0 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    13

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 10 °C
    • 4.1 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    12

    Poor

    • −5 °C by day
    • Sea 0 °C
    • 3.5 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 5 min
Distance
4,610 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.

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Campbellton vs Bathurst

In October the holiday weather in Campbellton and Bathurst is about equally good (score 13 vs 14). During the day Bathurst is 1 °C warmer than Campbellton. The sea is about equally warm. Bathurst gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Campbellton vs Bathurst, in October
in OctoberCampbelltonBathurst
Holiday weather score1314
Daytime high12°13°
Sea10°10°
Sunshine4 h5 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeJul – AugAug

Through the year

OctoberCampbellton 12°Bathurst 13°
CampbelltonBathurst
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Canada in October: the best places

In October, Campbellton ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  9. 30CampbelltonThis page12°10°13
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Frequently asked questions about Campbellton

When is the best time to visit Campbellton?

The best time to visit Campbellton is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Campbellton?

The sea temperature in Campbellton ranges from −1.1 °C in February to 17.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Campbellton 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 Campbellton?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −7 °C.

When does it rain most in Campbellton?

Rain is frequent from May to June and in December; the wettest month is July with 107 mm. The driest month is February with 71 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Campbellton get?

Campbellton gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Campbellton in?

Campbellton is on UTC−4 in January and UTC−3 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Campbellton?

A nonstop flight from London to Campbellton takes about 6 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,610 km.

Which school holidays are best for Campbellton?

Campbellton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 53) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 25, summer holidays 53, October half-term 13, Christmas holidays 12.