AI-generatedEdmundston at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 1,147 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−4 / UTC−3
- Elevation
- 200 m
Climate in Edmundston
Edmundston 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 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Edmundston is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Edmundston
The best time to visit Edmundston is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. The wettest month is July with 117 mm of precipitation.
Edmundston through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Edmundston in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 1–17 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Edmundston in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–25 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Edmundston in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 4–19 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Edmundston in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −7–−3 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Edmundston for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
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
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:5018:48
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 07:31–08:32 · evening 18:06–19:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:19–07:31 · evening 19:07–19:19
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 Edmundston 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 days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 2° | −3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Edmundston in October?
In October, Edmundston is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmundston.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 58 min07:50 – 18:48
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %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 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
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 Edmundston
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Edmundston: score 76 against 36. In September, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. September has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 0° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 5.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 108 mm | 96 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Edmundston month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January−7° · 3.7 h
In January, Edmundston is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 74 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston in January24February−5° · 4.8 h
In February, Edmundston is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−19 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 69 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston in February23March1° · 5.4 h
In March, Edmundston is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 84 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston in March25April8° · 5.9 h
In April, Edmundston is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston in April71May17° · 6.6 h
In May, Edmundston is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston in May73June22° · 7.0 h
In June, Edmundston is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston in June72July25° · 7.2 h
In July, Edmundston is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston in July73August24° · 6.7 h
In August, Edmundston is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston in August76September19° · 5.9 h
In September, Edmundston is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston in September36October11° · 4.0 h
In October, Edmundston is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston in October15November4° · 3.2 h
In November, Edmundston is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 94 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston in November14December−3° · 3.1 h
In December, Edmundston is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 105 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edmundston.
Edmundston 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 Edmundston
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 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−19°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | −7° | −19° | 3.7 h | 10 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | −5° | −19° | 4.8 h | 9 | 69 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 1° | −12° | 5.4 h | 11 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 8° | −4° | 5.9 h | 12 | 90 |
| MayMay | 71 | 17° | 3° | 6.6 h | 14 | 100 |
| JuneJun | 73 | 22° | 8° | 7.0 h | 14 | 110 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 25° | 11° | 7.2 h | 14 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 24° | 10° | 6.7 h | 13 | 101 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 19° | 5° | 5.9 h | 11 | 96 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 11° | 0° | 4.0 h | 12 | 108 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 4° | −5° | 3.2 h | 11 | 94 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | −3° | −13° | 3.1 h | 12 | 105 |
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
47.37° N, 68.33° W · 200 m · America/Moncton
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Edmundston
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 4.0 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Edmundston, 36 % 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 Edmundston: 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, Edmundston has about 12 rainy days with 108 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Edmundston
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 Edmundston
How breezy and how cloudy Edmundston 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 Edmundston typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Edmundston: variable cloud, with about 4.0 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 Edmundston
How often the day gets hot in Edmundston (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, Edmundston has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 11 °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 Edmundston
When Edmundston 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, Edmundston 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 Edmundston
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Edmundston 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.
Edmundston has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −5 °C by day
- 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 15 min
- Distance
- 4,750 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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Edmundston vs Rivière-du-Loup
In October the holiday weather in Edmundston and Rivière-du-Loup is about equally good (score 36 vs 36). During the day it is about as warm in Rivière-du-Loup as in Edmundston.
| in October | Edmundston | Rivière-du-Loup |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 6° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Edmundston ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Edmundston
When is the best time to visit Edmundston?
The best time to visit Edmundston is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Edmundston?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −7 °C.
When does it rain most in Edmundston?
The wettest month is July with 117 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 69 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Edmundston get?
Edmundston gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Edmundston in?
Edmundston is on UTC−4 in January and UTC−3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Edmundston?
A nonstop flight from London to Edmundston takes about 6 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,750 km.
Which school holidays are best for Edmundston?
Edmundston has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 71, summer holidays 73, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 17.