AI-generatedFredericton at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,950 h
- Rain a year
- 1,189 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−4 / UTC−3
- Elevation
- 110 m
Climate in Fredericton
Fredericton has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at −4 °C. With around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year, Fredericton is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:4218:43
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 07:23–08:22 · evening 18:02–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:12–07:23 · evening 19:01–19:13
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.
What is the weather like in Fredericton in October?
In October, Fredericton is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Fredericton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:42 – 18:43
- 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
- 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−3America/Moncton
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %44 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Fredericton
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 Fredericton, 40 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Fredericton
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 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 60 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Fredericton: 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, Fredericton has about 11 rainy days with 110 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Fredericton
How breezy and how cloudy Fredericton 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 Fredericton typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Fredericton: 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.
Heat and humidity in Fredericton
How often the day gets hot in Fredericton (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, Fredericton 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 in Fredericton
When Fredericton 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, Fredericton has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Fredericton
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−14°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | −4° | −14° | 4.0 h | 11 | 91 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | −3° | −12° | 4.9 h | 10 | 84 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 2° | −7° | 5.4 h | 11 | 104 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 9° | −1° | 5.6 h | 12 | 93 |
| MayMay | 65 | 16° | 6° | 6.5 h | 13 | 100 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 21° | 12° | 6.6 h | 13 | 102 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 24° | 15° | 7.0 h | 12 | 105 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 24° | 15° | 6.7 h | 11 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 79 | 20° | 11° | 5.9 h | 9 | 96 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 12° | 5° | 4.4 h | 11 | 110 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 5° | −1° | 3.5 h | 11 | 103 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | −1° | −8° | 3.4 h | 12 | 116 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
45.95° N, 66.67° W · 110 m · America/Moncton
Best time to visit Fredericton
The best time to visit Fredericton is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to September. Rain is most frequent from April to July; the wettest month is December with 116 mm.
Fredericton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Fredericton in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Fredericton in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Fredericton in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–20 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Fredericton in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -4–-1 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Fredericton for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Fredericton
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 Fredericton: score 79 against 43. In September, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 43 | 79better |
| Day high | 12° | 20° |
| Night low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 5.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 110 mm | 96 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Fredericton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January-4° · 4 h
In January, Fredericton is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 91 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericton.
Fredericton in January24February-3° · 5 h
In February, Fredericton is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 84 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericton.
Fredericton in February22March2° · 5 h
In March, Fredericton is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 104 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericton.
Fredericton in March26April9° · 6 h
In April, Fredericton is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericton.
Fredericton in April65May16° · 7 h
In May, Fredericton is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Fredericton.
Fredericton in May74June21° · 7 h
In June, Fredericton is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Fredericton.
Fredericton in June76July24° · 7 h
In July, Fredericton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 105 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Fredericton.
Fredericton in July78August24° · 7 h
In August, Fredericton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Fredericton.
Fredericton in August79September20° · 6 h
In September, Fredericton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Fredericton.
Fredericton in September43October12° · 4 h
In October, Fredericton is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 110 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Fredericton.
Fredericton in October17November5° · 4 h
In November, Fredericton is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericton.
Fredericton in November15December-1° · 3 h
In December, Fredericton is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 116 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fredericton.
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Fredericton vs. Saint John
In October the holiday weather in Fredericton and Saint John is about equally good (score 43 vs. 47). During the day Saint John is 1 °C warmer than Fredericton. Saint John gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Fredericton | Saint John |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 43 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sea | – | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Fredericton ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Hamilton15°53
- 2Toronto14°52
- 3Niagara-on-the-Lake15°51
- 4Niagara Falls15°51
- 5London15°50
- 6Halifax14°14°49
- 7Collingwood (Blue Mountains)13°47
- 8Ottawa13°44
- 10FrederictonThis page12°43
Planning a trip to Fredericton
Weather for your travel dates
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Fredericton 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.
Fredericton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- 3.7 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 10 min
- Distance
- 4,730 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.
Frequently asked questions about Fredericton
When is the best time to visit Fredericton?
The best time to visit Fredericton 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 Fredericton?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −4 °C.
When does it rain most in Fredericton?
Rain is most frequent from April to July; the wettest month is December with 116 mm. The driest month is February with 84 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fredericton get?
Fredericton gets around 1,950 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Fredericton in?
Fredericton uses the time zone America/Moncton: UTC−4 in January and UTC−3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Fredericton?
A nonstop flight from London to Fredericton takes about 6 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,730 km.
Which school holidays are best for Fredericton?
Fredericton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 67, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 17.
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