AI-generatedNorth Bay at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,920 h
- Rain a year
- 941 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 206 m
Climate in North Bay
North Bay has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at −6 °C. With around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, North Bay is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit North Bay
The best time to visit North Bay is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is September with 97 mm.
North Bay through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
North Bay in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 1–17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
North Bay in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
North Bay in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–20 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
North Bay in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −6–−2 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
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: 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 rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3318:34
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 07:15–08:14 · evening 17:53–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:03–07:15 · evening 18:52–19:04
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 North Bay compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.2 h |
What is the weather like in North Bay in October?
In October, North Bay is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in North Bay.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 0 min07:33 – 18:34
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %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−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %40 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %32 %
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
Compare two months in North Bay
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 North Bay: score 80 against 32. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
North Bay month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January−6° · 3.0 h
In January, North Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 61 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in North Bay.
North Bay in January21February−5° · 4.1 h
In February, North Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in North Bay.
North Bay in February24March1° · 5.3 h
In March, North Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 59 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in North Bay.
North Bay in March26April8° · 6.3 h
In April, North Bay is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in North Bay.
North Bay in April76May17° · 7.3 h
In May, North Bay is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in North Bay.
North Bay in May80June23° · 7.8 h
In June, North Bay is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in North Bay.
North Bay in June80July25° · 8.1 h
In July, North Bay is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 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 North Bay.
North Bay in July76August24° · 6.9 h
In August, North Bay is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in North Bay.
North Bay in August73September20° · 5.7 h
In September, North Bay is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in North Bay.
North Bay in September32October12° · 3.8 h
In October, North Bay is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in North Bay.
North Bay in October12November4° · 2.5 h
In November, North Bay is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in North Bay.
North Bay in November10December−2° · 2.3 h
In December, North Bay is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 69 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in North Bay.
North Bay in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in North Bay
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 (17°). 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 | 14 | −6° | −14° | 3.0 h | 11 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | −5° | −13° | 4.1 h | 10 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 1° | −8° | 5.3 h | 10 | 59 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 8° | −1° | 6.3 h | 11 | 80 |
| MayMay | 76 | 17° | 7° | 7.3 h | 10 | 73 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 23° | 14° | 7.8 h | 12 | 92 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 25° | 17° | 8.1 h | 12 | 95 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 24° | 16° | 6.9 h | 12 | 93 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 20° | 12° | 5.7 h | 12 | 97 |
| OctoberOct | 32 | 12° | 5° | 3.8 h | 14 | 97 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 4° | −2° | 2.5 h | 12 | 75 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | −2° | −9° | 2.3 h | 13 | 69 |
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
46.32° N, 79.47° W · 206 m · America/Toronto
Sunshine hours in North Bay
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 3.8 of 11.0 hours of daylight in North Bay, 35 % 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 North Bay: 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, North Bay has about 14 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.
UV index in North Bay
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 85 min
- Olive skin
- about 105 min
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 North Bay
How breezy and how cloudy North Bay 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 North Bay typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over North Bay: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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 North Bay
How often the day gets hot in North Bay (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, North Bay 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 North Bay
When North Bay 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, North Bay has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 10 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 North Bay
Weather for your travel dates
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North Bay 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.
North Bay has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 24 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- 2.7 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 7 h 10 min
- Distance
- 5,520 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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North Bay vs Huntsville (Muskoka)
In October Huntsville (Muskoka) has the better holiday weather (score 37 vs 32). During the day Huntsville (Muskoka) is 1 °C warmer than North Bay.
| in October | North Bay | Huntsville (Muskoka) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 37 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, North Bay ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 4Oshawa15°53
- 5Whitby15°53
- 6Toronto15°53
- 7Prince Edward15°53
- 8Milton15°53
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Frequently asked questions about North Bay
When is the best time to visit North Bay?
The best time to visit North Bay 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 North Bay?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at −6 °C.
When does it rain most in North Bay?
Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is September with 97 mm. The driest month is February with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does North Bay get?
North Bay gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is North Bay in?
North Bay is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to North Bay?
A nonstop flight from London to North Bay takes about 7 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,520 km.
Which school holidays are best for North Bay?
North Bay has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 77, summer holidays 77, October half-term 32, Christmas holidays 12.