AI-generatedMoncton at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,960 h
- Rain a year
- 1,093 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−4 / UTC−3
- Elevation
- 30 m
Climate in Moncton
Moncton 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 −3 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Moncton is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3418:35
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 07:16–08:15 · evening 17:54–18:54
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:04–07:16 · evening 18:54–19:05
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 Moncton in October?
In October, Moncton is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moncton.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 1 min07:34 – 18:35
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Moncton
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %53 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Moncton
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.4 – 14.0 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Moncton ranges from −0.8 °C in February to 18.7 °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 November 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 17.5 and 19.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −0.6° | −1.4° | 0.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.8° | −1.5° | −0.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | −0.7° | −1.4° | 0.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.1° | −0.1° | 2.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 6.5° | 4.4° | 8.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.4° | 11.0° | 13.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.2° | 16.1° | 18.2° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.7° | 17.5° | 19.9° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.7° | 15.7° | 17.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.7° | 11.4° | 14.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.3° | 6.1° | 8.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 2.0° | 0.9° | 3.3° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Moncton
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 4.5 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Moncton, 41 % 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 Moncton
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 Moncton: 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, Moncton has about 11 rainy days with 93 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Moncton
How breezy and how cloudy Moncton 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 Moncton typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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: Nov – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Moncton: variable cloud, with about 4.5 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 Moncton
How often the day gets hot in Moncton (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, Moncton has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °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 Moncton
When Moncton 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, it hardly ever snows in Moncton.
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 Moncton
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 (−12°), 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | −3° | −12° | −0.6° | 3.8 h | 12 | 93 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | −2° | −11° | −0.8° | 4.7 h | 10 | 84 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 2° | −7° | −0.7° | 5.3 h | 12 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 18 | 8° | 0° | 1.1° | 5.8 h | 12 | 86 |
| MayMay | 20 | 16° | 6° | 6.5° | 6.6 h | 12 | 80 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 21° | 12° | 12.4° | 7.0 h | 12 | 93 |
| JulyJul | 55 | 24° | 16° | 17.2° | 7.4 h | 12 | 88 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 24° | 16° | 18.7° | 6.9 h | 10 | 80 |
| SeptemberSep | 28 | 20° | 12° | 16.7° | 6.0 h | 9 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 16 | 13° | 6° | 12.7° | 4.5 h | 11 | 93 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 6° | 0° | 7.3° | 3.3 h | 11 | 97 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 0° | −7° | 2.0° | 3.2 h | 12 | 108 |
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
46.09° N, 64.80° W · 30 m · America/Moncton
Best time to visit Moncton
The best time to visit Moncton is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to September. Rain is most frequent from April to June and in December; the wettest month is December with 108 mm.
Moncton through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Moncton in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–16 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Moncton in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–24 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Moncton in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–20 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Moncton in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -3–0 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Moncton for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Moncton
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Moncton: score 58 against 16. In August, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 16 | 58better |
| Day high | 13° | 24° |
| Night low | 6° | 16° |
| Sea | 12.7° | 18.7° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 93 mm | 80 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 5 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Jun, Dec
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Moncton month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January-3° · Sea -1° · 4 h
In January, Moncton is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages −0.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 93 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moncton.
Moncton in January17February-2° · Sea -1° · 5 h
In February, Moncton is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 Moncton.
Moncton in February17March2° · Sea -1° · 5 h
In March, Moncton is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages −0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 100 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moncton.
Moncton in March18April8° · Sea 1° · 6 h
In April, Moncton is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 1.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 86 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moncton.
Moncton in April20May16° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In May, Moncton is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moncton.
Moncton in May31June21° · Sea 12° · 7 h
In June, Moncton is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moncton.
Moncton in June55July24° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In July, Moncton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Moncton.
Moncton in July58August24° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In August, Moncton is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Moncton.
Moncton in August28September20° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In September, Moncton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moncton.
Moncton in September16October13° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In October, Moncton is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moncton.
Moncton in October11November6° · Sea 7° · 3 h
In November, Moncton is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 97 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moncton.
Moncton in November9December0° · Sea 2° · 3 h
In December, Moncton is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 2.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 108 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Moncton.
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Moncton vs. Charlottetown
In October the holiday weather in Moncton and Charlottetown is about equally good (score 16 vs. 14). During the day it is about as warm in Charlottetown as in Moncton. The sea in Charlottetown is 1 °C warmer. Charlottetown gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Moncton | Charlottetown |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 16 | 14 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Moncton ranks 23 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
- 23MonctonThis page13°13°16
Planning a trip to Moncton
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Moncton 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.
Moncton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 22
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 3.5 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 6 h
- Distance
- 4,600 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 Moncton
When is the best time to visit Moncton?
The best time to visit Moncton is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Moncton?
The sea temperature in Moncton ranges from −0.8 °C in February to 18.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Moncton in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Moncton?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Moncton?
Rain is most frequent from April to June and in December; the wettest month is December with 108 mm. The driest month is August with 80 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Moncton get?
Moncton gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Moncton in?
Moncton uses the time zone America/Moncton: UTC−4 in January and UTC−3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Moncton?
A nonstop flight from London to Moncton takes about 6 h, for a straight-line distance of about 4,600 km.
Which school holidays are best for Moncton?
Moncton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 22, Summer holidays 57, October half-term 16, Christmas holidays 11.
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