AI-generatedGaspé at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 1,149 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Gaspé
Gaspé has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while February is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Gaspé is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Gaspé
The best time to visit Gaspé is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is frequent from March to May and from October to December; the wettest month is October with 109 mm.
Gaspé through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gaspé in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 0–12 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Gaspé in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–22 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Gaspé in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–18 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Gaspé in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −5–−1 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – May, Oct – 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: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
06:3617:31
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 06:17–07:20 · evening 16:48–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:05–06:17 · evening 17:50–18:02
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 Gaspé compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The sea cools from 10° to 6°. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 2° |
| Sea | 10° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Gaspé in October?
In October, Gaspé is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gaspé.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min06:36 – 17:31
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %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 %33 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %40 %
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 Gaspé
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Gaspé: score 82 against 34. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 34 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 10° |
| Sea | 7.8° | 10.0° |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 109 mm | 84 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Gaspé month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January−5° · Sea 0° · 3.1 h
In January, Gaspé is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 82 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in January22February−5° · Sea 0° · 4.5 h
In February, Gaspé is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 76 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in February21March0° · Sea 0° · 5.6 h
In March, Gaspé is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages −0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 102 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in March24April5° · Sea 1° · 6.5 h
In April, Gaspé is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in April50May12° · Sea 5° · 7.7 h
In May, Gaspé is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in May82June18° · Sea 10° · 8.4 h
In June, Gaspé is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in June77July22° · Sea 14° · 8.3 h
In July, Gaspé is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 108 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in July78August22° · Sea 15° · 7.9 h
In August, Gaspé is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in August76September18° · Sea 12° · 6.5 h
In September, Gaspé is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in September34October11° · Sea 8° · 4.7 h
In October, Gaspé is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in October13November5° · Sea 4° · 3.2 h
In November, Gaspé is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 4.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in November12December−1° · Sea 1° · 2.6 h
In December, Gaspé is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 1.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 105 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gaspé.
Gaspé in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gaspé
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−12°), the warmest in August (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 | 15 | −5° | −12° | −0.2° | 3.1 h | 11 | 82 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | −5° | −12° | −0.5° | 4.5 h | 10 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 0° | −8° | −0.5° | 5.6 h | 12 | 102 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 5° | −2° | 1.1° | 6.5 h | 12 | 90 |
| MayMay | 50 | 12° | 4° | 5.1° | 7.7 h | 12 | 92 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 18° | 10° | 10.0° | 8.4 h | 12 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 22° | 14° | 14.1° | 8.3 h | 14 | 108 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 22° | 14° | 15.3° | 7.9 h | 12 | 98 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 18° | 10° | 12.1° | 6.5 h | 11 | 98 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 11° | 5° | 7.8° | 4.7 h | 12 | 109 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 5° | −1° | 4.2° | 3.2 h | 12 | 104 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | −1° | −7° | 1.3° | 2.6 h | 13 | 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
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Sea temperature in Gaspé
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 6.7 – 8.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Gaspé ranges from −0.5 °C in February to 15.3 °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 14.1 and 16.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −0.2° | −0.8° | 0.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.5° | −1.4° | 0.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | −0.5° | −1.2° | −0.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.1° | 0.5° | 1.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.1° | 4.0° | 6.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.0° | 8.8° | 11.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.1° | 13.3° | 15.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.3° | 14.1° | 16.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.1° | 10.7° | 13.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.8° | 6.7° | 8.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 4.2° | 3.1° | 5.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 1.3° | 0.6° | 2.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Gaspé
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 4.7 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Gaspé, 43 % 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 in Gaspé: 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, Gaspé has about 12 rainy days with 109 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Gaspé
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 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 100 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 and clouds in Gaspé
How breezy and how cloudy Gaspé 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 Gaspé 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 – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Gaspé: variable cloud, with about 4.7 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 in Gaspé
When Gaspé 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, Gaspé has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 13 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 Gaspé
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Gaspé 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.
Gaspé has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 34
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 50 min
- Distance
- 4,420 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.
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Gaspé vs Percé
In October the holiday weather in Gaspé and Percé is about equally good (score 34 vs 38). During the day Percé is 1 °C warmer than Gaspé. The sea in Percé is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Gaspé | Percé |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 34 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 8° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Gaspé ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Halifax14°14°53
- 4Digby14°12°51
- 5Antigonish15°50
- 6Miramichi13°49
- 7Saint John14°12°49
- 8Fredericton13°47
- 13GaspéThis page11°8°34
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Frequently asked questions about Gaspé
When is the best time to visit Gaspé?
The best time to visit Gaspé is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Gaspé?
The sea temperature in Gaspé ranges from −0.5 °C in February to 15.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Gaspé in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Gaspé?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. February is the coolest month at −5 °C.
When does it rain most in Gaspé?
Rain is frequent from March to May and from October to December; the wettest month is October with 109 mm. The driest month is February with 76 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gaspé get?
Gaspé gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Gaspé in?
Gaspé is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gaspé?
A nonstop flight from London to Gaspé takes about 5 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,420 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gaspé?
Gaspé has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 56, summer holidays 78, October half-term 34, Christmas holidays 14.