AI-generatedOwen Sound at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 908 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 180 m
Climate in Owen Sound
Owen Sound has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while February is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Owen Sound is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Owen Sound
The best time to visit Owen Sound is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 90 mm.
Owen Sound through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Owen Sound in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–13 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Owen Sound in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–24 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Owen Sound in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–21 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Owen Sound in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–2 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jan
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
Fair
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3718:41
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:19–08:17 · evening 18:02–18:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:19 · evening 18:59–19:11
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 Owen Sound compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Owen Sound in October?
In October, Owen Sound is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 4 min07:37 – 18:41
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %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−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %60 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %23 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Owen Sound
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 Owen Sound: score 88 against 41. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 90 mm | 78 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Owen Sound month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January−1° · 1.9 h
In January, Owen Sound is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °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 14 days, totalling 69 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in January19February−2° · 3.8 h
In February, Owen Sound is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in February24March2° · 5.4 h
In March, Owen Sound is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 61 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in March26April7° · 6.8 h
In April, Owen Sound is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 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 Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in April59May13° · 8.1 h
In May, Owen Sound is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in May88June19° · 8.8 h
In June, Owen Sound is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in June86July23° · 9.5 h
In July, Owen Sound is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in July82August24° · 8.1 h
In August, Owen Sound is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in August77September21° · 6.4 h
In September, Owen Sound is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in September41October14° · 4.2 h
In October, Owen Sound is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in October6November8° · 2.8 h
In November, Owen Sound is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 79 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in November3December2° · 1.7 h
In December, Owen Sound is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 81 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Owen Sound.
Owen Sound in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Owen Sound
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (−8°), the warmest in August (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 8 | −1° | −7° | 1.9 h | 14 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | −2° | −8° | 3.8 h | 11 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 2° | −4° | 5.4 h | 10 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 7° | 1° | 6.8 h | 12 | 80 |
| MayMay | 59 | 13° | 6° | 8.1 h | 10 | 72 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 19° | 12° | 8.8 h | 10 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 86 | 23° | 17° | 9.5 h | 11 | 79 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 24° | 18° | 8.1 h | 11 | 82 |
| SeptemberSep | 77 | 21° | 14° | 6.4 h | 11 | 82 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 14° | 8° | 4.2 h | 15 | 90 |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 8° | 3° | 2.8 h | 15 | 79 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 2° | −2° | 1.7 h | 17 | 81 |
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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Sunshine hours in Owen Sound
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 4.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Owen Sound, 38 % 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 Owen Sound: 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, Owen Sound has about 15 rainy days with 90 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Owen Sound
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 75 min
- Olive skin
- about 95 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 Owen Sound
How breezy and how cloudy Owen Sound 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 Owen Sound typically peaks at 25 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 67 % of the sky over Owen Sound: mostly cloudy, with about 4.2 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 and humidity in Owen Sound
How often the day gets hot in Owen Sound (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, Owen Sound has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 Owen Sound
When Owen Sound 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 Owen Sound.
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 Owen Sound
Weather for your travel dates
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Owen Sound 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.
Owen Sound has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 1.8 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 25 min
- Distance
- 5,730 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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Owen Sound vs Collingwood (Blue Mountains)
In October the holiday weather in Owen Sound and Collingwood (Blue Mountains) is about equally good (score 41 vs 42). During the day it is about as warm in Collingwood (Blue Mountains) as in Owen Sound.
| in October | Owen Sound | Collingwood (Blue Mountains) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 41 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Owen Sound ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Brantford16°58
- 2Hamilton15°57
- 3Burlington15°55
- 4Oakville15°55
- 5St. Thomas15°55
- 6Cambridge15°54
- 7Milton15°53
- 8Toronto15°53
- 27Owen SoundThis page14°41
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Frequently asked questions about Owen Sound
When is the best time to visit Owen Sound?
The best time to visit Owen Sound is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Owen Sound?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 18 °C. February is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Owen Sound?
Rain is frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 90 mm. The driest month is February with 55 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Owen Sound get?
Owen Sound gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Owen Sound in?
Owen Sound is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Owen Sound?
A nonstop flight from London to Owen Sound takes about 7 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,730 km.
Which school holidays are best for Owen Sound?
Owen Sound has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 65, summer holidays 83, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 6.