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Huntsville (Muskoka)

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Huntsville (Muskoka) at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 24°
Sunshine a year
1,940 h
Rain a year
1,055 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC−5 / UTC−4
Elevation
302 m

Climate in Huntsville (Muskoka)

Huntsville (Muskoka) 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 −5 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Huntsville (Muskoka) is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

36

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: May – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 6°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 12°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 9°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 8°

07:3118:34

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 07:13–08:11 · evening 17:54–18:52
Blue hour
Morning 07:02–07:13 · evening 18:52–19:03

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 Huntsville (Muskoka) in October?

In October, Huntsville (Muskoka) is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 2 min07:31 – 18:34
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
68 %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−4America/Toronto

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %47 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Huntsville (Muskoka)

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

Per year
1,940 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.2 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.9 hDaylight 11.0 hShare of daylight 35 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.9 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Huntsville (Muskoka), 35 % 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Huntsville (Muskoka)

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 55 min
Light brown skin
about 75 min
Olive skin
about 100 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

Rain in Huntsville (Muskoka): 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
1,055 mm on 148 days
Wettest month
Jun · 102 mm
Driest month
Feb · 62 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 101 mm

In October, Huntsville (Muskoka) has about 14 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Huntsville (Muskoka)

How breezy and how cloudy Huntsville (Muskoka) 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
16 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Apr · 18 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Huntsville (Muskoka) 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.

Year average
67 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jul · 54 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 84 %
OctoberCloud cover 68 %Sunshine 3.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Huntsville (Muskoka): mostly cloudy, with about 3.9 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 Huntsville (Muskoka)

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

Hot days a year
3 days
Hottest month
Jul · 24 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

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

In October, Huntsville (Muskoka) 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 Huntsville (Muskoka)

When Huntsville (Muskoka) 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
177 cm
Snowy months
Nov – Apr

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 3 cmChance of snow 11 / 100

In October, Huntsville (Muskoka) 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 11 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Huntsville (Muskoka)

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 6°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−13°), the warmest in July (16°). 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.

OctoberDay 12°Night 6°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan10−5°−13°3.0 h1376
FebruaryFeb19−4°−12°4.1 h1162
MarchMar241°−7°5.4 h1170
AprilApr289°−1°6.1 h1291
MayMay7817°7°7.3 h1187
JuneJun7822°12°7.7 h12102
JulyJul8124°16°8.3 h1295
AugustAug7623°15°7.0 h12100
SeptemberSep7520°12°5.8 h1197
OctoberOct3612°6°3.9 h14101
NovemberNov105°−1°2.8 h1488
DecemberDec4−1°−7°2.2 h1687

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

45.33° N, 79.22° W · 302 m · America/Toronto

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Huntsville (Muskoka)

The best time to visit Huntsville (Muskoka) is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from July to September. Rain is most frequent in April and in June and in August and from October to January; the wettest month is June with 102 mm.

Huntsville (Muskoka) through the seasons

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

Huntsville (Muskoka) in spring

Mar – May

43

Fair

  • 1–17 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Huntsville (Muskoka) in summer

Jun – Aug

78

Good

  • 22–24 °C by day
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Huntsville (Muskoka) in autumn

Sep – Nov

40

Fair

  • 5–20 °C by day
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Huntsville (Muskoka) in winter

Dec – Feb

11

Poor

  • -5–-1 °C by day
  • 3 h of sun a day
  • 40 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Huntsville (Muskoka) for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Compare two months in Huntsville (Muskoka)

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

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Huntsville (Muskoka): score 81 against 36. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Huntsville (Muskoka)
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score3681better
Day high12°24°
Night low6°16°
Sunshine3.9 h8.3 hbetter
Rainy days1412better
Rainfall101 mm95 mm
Muggy days0better4

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

May, Jul – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct – Jan

12 or more rainy days

Snow

Nov – Apr

Snow on 2 or more days

Huntsville (Muskoka) month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

10January-5° · 3 h

In January, Huntsville (Muskoka) is freezing cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 76 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in January
19February-4° · 4 h

In February, Huntsville (Muskoka) is freezing cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 62 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in February
24March1° · 5 h

In March, Huntsville (Muskoka) is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °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 70 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in March
28April9° · 6 h

In April, Huntsville (Muskoka) 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 91 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in April
78May17° · 7 h

In May, Huntsville (Muskoka) is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in May
78June22° · 8 h

In June, Huntsville (Muskoka) is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in June
81July24° · 8 h

In July, Huntsville (Muskoka) is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in July
76August23° · 7 h

In August, Huntsville (Muskoka) is warm: daytime highs average 23 °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 100 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in August
75September20° · 6 h

In September, Huntsville (Muskoka) is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in September
36October12° · 4 h

In October, Huntsville (Muskoka) is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in October
10November5° · 3 h

In November, Huntsville (Muskoka) is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 88 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in November
4December-1° · 2 h

In December, Huntsville (Muskoka) is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 16 days, totalling 87 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) in December
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Huntsville (Muskoka) vs. Collingwood (Blue Mountains)

In October the holiday weather in Huntsville (Muskoka) and Collingwood (Blue Mountains) is about equally good (score 36 vs. 40). During the day Collingwood (Blue Mountains) is 1 °C warmer than Huntsville (Muskoka).

Huntsville (Muskoka) vs. Collingwood (Blue Mountains), in October
in OctoberHuntsville (Muskoka)Collingwood (Blue Mountains)
Holiday score3640
Daytime high12°13°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeMay – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberHuntsville (Muskoka) 12°Collingwood (Blue Mountains) 13°
Huntsville (Muskoka)Collingwood (Blue Mountains)
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Ranking

Canada in October: the best places

In October, Huntsville (Muskoka) ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Hamilton15°53
  2. 2Toronto14°52
  3. 3Niagara-on-the-Lake15°51
  4. 4Niagara Falls15°51
  5. 5London15°50
  6. 6Halifax14°14°49
  7. 7Collingwood (Blue Mountains)13°47
  8. 8Kingston14°44
  9. 15Huntsville (Muskoka)This page12°36
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Planning a trip to Huntsville (Muskoka)

Weather for your travel dates

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

Huntsville (Muskoka) 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.

Huntsville (Muskoka) has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    27

    Poor

    • 7 °C by day
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    78

    GoodBest holidays

    • 18 °C by day
    • 7.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    78

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    36

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • 3.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    7

    Poor

    • −3 °C by day
    • 2.6 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 7 h 15 min
Distance
5,570 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.

Frequently asked questions about Huntsville (Muskoka)

When is the best time to visit Huntsville (Muskoka)?

The best time to visit Huntsville (Muskoka) 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 Huntsville (Muskoka)?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at −5 °C.

When does it rain most in Huntsville (Muskoka)?

Rain is most frequent in April and in June and in August and from October to January; the wettest month is June with 102 mm. The driest month is February with 62 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Huntsville (Muskoka) get?

Huntsville (Muskoka) gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.

What time zone is Huntsville (Muskoka) in?

Huntsville (Muskoka) uses the time zone America/Toronto: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Huntsville (Muskoka)?

A nonstop flight from London to Huntsville (Muskoka) takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,570 km.

Which school holidays are best for Huntsville (Muskoka)?

Huntsville (Muskoka) has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 7.

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