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Port Hope weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Port Hope at a glance

Best time
May – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 27°
Sunshine a year
2,140 h
Rain a year
872 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC−5 / UTC−4
Elevation
144 m

Climate in Port Hope

Port Hope has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year, Port Hope is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Port Hope

The best time to visit Port Hope is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is April with 84 mm of precipitation.

Port Hope through the seasons

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

Port Hope in spring

Mar – May

52

Fair

  • 5–19 °C by day
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Port Hope in summer

Jun – Aug

84

Excellent

  • 24–27 °C by day
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Port Hope in autumn

Sep – Nov

52

Fair

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

Port Hope in winter

Dec – Feb

18

Poor

  • −1–2 °C by day
  • 3.5 h of sun a day
  • 32 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

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Port Hope for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – June, September

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

55

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: May – September

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 10°

07:2718:32

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 07:09–08:06 · evening 17:53–18:50
Blue hour
Morning 06:58–07:09 · evening 18:50–19:01

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 Port Hope compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high18°11°
Night-time low10°4°
Daylight11.8 h10.4 h

What is the weather like in Port Hope in October?

In October, Port Hope is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Port Hope.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 5 min07:27 – 18:32
UV index
3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
61 %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 %73 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %

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

Compare two months in Port Hope

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

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July has the better holiday weather in Port Hope: score 86 against 55. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Port Hope
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score5586better
Daytime high15°27°
Night-time low7°18°
Sunshine4.5 h9.0 hbetter
Rainy days1211better
Rainfall80 mm78 mm
Muggy days0better10

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Port Hope month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

16January−1° · 3.2 h

In January, Port Hope is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 66 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in January
25February0° · 4.5 h

In February, Port Hope is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 57 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in February
25March5° · 5.7 h

In March, Port Hope is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in March
48April12° · 6.6 h

In April, Port Hope is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in April
82May19° · 7.7 h

In May, Port Hope is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in May
83June24° · 8.3 h

In June, Port Hope is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in June
86July27° · 9.0 h

In July, Port Hope is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in July
83August26° · 7.9 h

In August, Port Hope is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in August
82September22° · 6.5 h

In September, Port Hope is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 77 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in September
55October15° · 4.5 h

In October, Port Hope is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in October
19November8° · 3.6 h

In November, Port Hope is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 70 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in November
14December2° · 2.7 h

In December, Port Hope is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 76 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Port Hope.

Port Hope in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Port Hope

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 7°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 15°Night 7°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan16−1°−9°3.2 h1166
FebruaryFeb250°−9°4.5 h957
MarchMar255°−4°5.7 h1062
AprilApr4812°2°6.6 h1184
MayMay8219°9°7.7 h1170
JuneJun8324°14°8.3 h1182
JulyJul8627°18°9.0 h1178
AugustAug8326°17°7.9 h1072
SeptemberSep8222°13°6.5 h977
OctoberOct5515°7°4.5 h1280
NovemberNov198°2°3.6 h1070
DecemberDec142°−4°2.7 h1276

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

Sunshine hours in Port Hope

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

Per year
2,140 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 9.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 2.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.5 hDaylight 11.1 hShare of daylight 41 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.5 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Port Hope, 41 % 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 Port Hope: 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
872 mm on 125 days
Wettest month
Apr · 84 mm
Driest month
Feb · 57 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 80 mm

In October, Port Hope has about 12 rainy days with 80 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Port Hope

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 50 min
Light brown skin
about 70 min
Olive skin
about 90 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Port Hope

How breezy and how cloudy Port Hope 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
20 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 24 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 17 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Port Hope typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
62 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 49 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 76 %
OctoberCloud cover 61 %Sunshine 4.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Port Hope: 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Port Hope

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

Hot days a year
9 days
Hottest month
Jul · 27 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 15 °C

In October, Port Hope has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °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 Port Hope

When Port Hope 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
26 days
Fresh snow a year
103 cm
Snowy months
Jan – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 1 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Port Hope.

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 Port Hope

Weather for your travel dates

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

Port Hope 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.

Port Hope has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    41

    Fair

    • 10 °C by day
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    82

    Excellent

    • 20 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    84

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 26 °C by day
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    55

    Fair

    • 15 °C by day
    • 4.5 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    15

    Poor

    • 1 °C by day
    • 3.0 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 7 h 15 min
Distance
5,610 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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Port Hope vs Cobourg

In October the holiday weather in Port Hope and Cobourg is about equally good (score 55 vs 57). During the day it is about as warm in Cobourg as in Port Hope.

Port Hope vs Cobourg, in October
in OctoberPort HopeCobourg
Holiday weather score5557
Daytime high15°15°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1211
Best timeMay – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberPort Hope 15°Cobourg 15°
Port HopeCobourg
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Ranking

Canada in October: the best places

In October, Port Hope ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Brantford16°58
  2. 2Cobourg15°57
  3. 3St. Catharines16°57
  4. 4Hamilton15°57
  5. 5Port HopeThis page15°55
  6. 6Niagara Falls16°55
  7. 7Oakville15°55
  8. 8Burlington15°55
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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Port Hope's – good alternatives.

  1. 92 % similar55St. ThomasCanada15°Best time: May – Sep
  2. 90 % similar49Kingston, OntarioCanada15°Best time: May – Sep
  3. 88 % similar53London, OntarioCanada15°Best time: May – Sep
  4. 87 % similar54Cambridge, OntarioCanada15°Best time: May – Sep

Frequently asked questions about Port Hope

When is the best time to visit Port Hope?

The best time to visit Port Hope 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 Port Hope?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 18 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.

When does it rain most in Port Hope?

The wettest month is April with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 57 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Hope get?

Port Hope gets around 2,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Port Hope in?

Port Hope is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Port Hope?

A nonstop flight from London to Port Hope takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,610 km.

Which school holidays are best for Port Hope?

Port Hope has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 84) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 82, summer holidays 84, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 15.