AI-generatedKapuskasing at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,860 h
- Rain a year
- 785 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 219 m
Climate in Kapuskasing
Kapuskasing has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at −11 °C. With around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year, Kapuskasing is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kapuskasing
The best time to visit Kapuskasing is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from August to September. Rain is frequent in October; the wettest month is September with 92 mm.
Kapuskasing through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kapuskasing in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −1–16 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Kapuskasing in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Kapuskasing in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 0–18 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Kapuskasing in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −11–−7 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – 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: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:4918:42
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 07:29–08:33 · evening 17:58–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:17–07:29 · evening 19:02–19:14
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 Kapuskasing compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 4° at the end. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 4° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −4° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.0 h |
What is the weather like in Kapuskasing in October?
In October, Kapuskasing is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min07:49 – 18:42
- 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
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 3 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %8 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Kapuskasing
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 Kapuskasing: score 78 against 16. In June, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 16 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 0° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Rainfall | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kapuskasing month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January−11° · 3.2 h
In January, Kapuskasing is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−23 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 36 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing in January29February−8° · 4.5 h
In February, Kapuskasing is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing in February28March−1° · 5.4 h
In March, Kapuskasing is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing in March30April7° · 6.5 h
In April, Kapuskasing is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing in April75May16° · 7.2 h
In May, Kapuskasing is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing in May78June22° · 7.8 h
In June, Kapuskasing is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing in June76July24° · 7.6 h
In July, Kapuskasing is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing in July76August23° · 6.7 h
In August, Kapuskasing is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing in August70September18° · 5.0 h
In September, Kapuskasing is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing in September16October9° · 3.2 h
In October, Kapuskasing is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing in October15November0° · 1.9 h
In November, Kapuskasing is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 61 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing in November16December−7° · 2.2 h
In December, Kapuskasing is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kapuskasing.
Kapuskasing 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 Kapuskasing
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 (−23°), 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 | 20 | −11° | −23° | 3.2 h | 9 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 29 | −8° | −22° | 4.5 h | 7 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 28 | −1° | −15° | 5.4 h | 9 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 7° | −6° | 6.5 h | 10 | 61 |
| MayMay | 75 | 16° | 2° | 7.2 h | 11 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 22° | 8° | 7.8 h | 13 | 92 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 24° | 11° | 7.6 h | 13 | 90 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 23° | 10° | 6.7 h | 12 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 18° | 6° | 5.0 h | 12 | 92 |
| OctoberOct | 16 | 9° | 0° | 3.2 h | 13 | 85 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 0° | −7° | 1.9 h | 11 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | −7° | −17° | 2.2 h | 11 | 48 |
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
49.42° N, 82.43° W · 219 m · America/Toronto
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Kapuskasing
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 3.2 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Kapuskasing, 29 % 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 Kapuskasing: 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, Kapuskasing has about 13 rainy days with 85 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Kapuskasing
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 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Kapuskasing
How breezy and how cloudy Kapuskasing 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 Kapuskasing 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 75 % of the sky over Kapuskasing: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 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 Kapuskasing
How often the day gets hot in Kapuskasing (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, Kapuskasing has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 9 °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 Kapuskasing
When Kapuskasing 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, Kapuskasing has about 3 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 11 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 34 out of 100: possible.
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 Kapuskasing
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kapuskasing 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.
Kapuskasing has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during October half-term (score 16).
- 29
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 16
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −9 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 5 min
- Distance
- 5,490 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.
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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Kapuskasing vs Cochrane
In October the holiday weather in Kapuskasing and Cochrane is about equally good (score 16 vs 20). During the day Cochrane is 1 °C warmer than Kapuskasing.
| in October | Kapuskasing | Cochrane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 16 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Kapuskasing
When is the best time to visit Kapuskasing?
The best time to visit Kapuskasing 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 Kapuskasing?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −11 °C.
When does it rain most in Kapuskasing?
Rain is frequent in October; the wettest month is September with 92 mm. The driest month is February with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kapuskasing get?
Kapuskasing gets around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.8 hours a day; in November there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Kapuskasing in?
Kapuskasing is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kapuskasing?
A nonstop flight from London to Kapuskasing takes about 7 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kapuskasing?
Kapuskasing has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during October half-term (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 29, May half-term 76, summer holidays 76, October half-term 16, Christmas holidays 18.