AI-generatedQuesnel at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,160 h
- Rain a year
- 580 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 479 m
Climate in Quesnel
Quesnel 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 −2 °C. With around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year, Quesnel is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Quesnel
The best time to visit Quesnel 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 November; the wettest month is October with 65 mm.
Quesnel through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Quesnel in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–20 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Quesnel in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Quesnel in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 3–19 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Quesnel in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–2 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 31 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 – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – 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 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:3418:17
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 07:13–08:22 · evening 17:29–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:13 · evening 18:38–18:52
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 Quesnel compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −2° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.7 h |
What is the weather like in Quesnel in October?
In October, Quesnel is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quesnel.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 43 min07:34 – 18:17
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %25 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Quesnel
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 Quesnel: score 91 against 35. In August, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. August has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 35 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 1° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 41 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Quesnel month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January−2° · 2.8 h
In January, Quesnel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in January25February2° · 4.5 h
In February, Quesnel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in February27March8° · 5.5 h
In March, Quesnel is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 34 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in March65April14° · 6.9 h
In April, Quesnel is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 40 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in April84May20° · 8.0 h
In May, Quesnel is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in May83June22° · 8.6 h
In June, Quesnel is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in June87July25° · 9.4 h
In July, Quesnel is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in July91August25° · 8.7 h
In August, Quesnel is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in August80September19° · 6.4 h
In September, Quesnel is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in September35October11° · 4.5 h
In October, Quesnel is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in October12November3° · 3.0 h
In November, Quesnel is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 60 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in November15December−1° · 2.6 h
In December, Quesnel is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Quesnel.
Quesnel in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Quesnel
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 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−10°), the warmest in July (10°). 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 | 15 | −2° | −10° | 2.8 h | 11 | 48 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | 2° | −8° | 4.5 h | 9 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 8° | −5° | 5.5 h | 9 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 65 | 14° | 0° | 6.9 h | 9 | 40 |
| MayMay | 84 | 20° | 4° | 8.0 h | 10 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 22° | 8° | 8.6 h | 11 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 87 | 25° | 10° | 9.4 h | 10 | 53 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 25° | 9° | 8.7 h | 8 | 41 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 19° | 5° | 6.4 h | 10 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 35 | 11° | 1° | 4.5 h | 13 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 3° | −4° | 3.0 h | 12 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | −2° | −9° | 2.6 h | 11 | 46 |
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 Quesnel
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 10.7 hours of daylight in Quesnel, 42 % 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 Quesnel: 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, Quesnel has about 13 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Quesnel
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 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 75 min
- Fair skin
- about 95 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- 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 and clouds in Quesnel
How breezy and how cloudy Quesnel 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 Quesnel typically peaks at 13 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 66 % of the sky over Quesnel: mostly cloudy, 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 Quesnel
How often the day gets hot in Quesnel (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, Quesnel has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 11 °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 Quesnel
When Quesnel 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, Quesnel has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 21 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 Quesnel
Weather for your travel dates
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Quesnel 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.
Quesnel has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 35
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- 2.7 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 9 h 10 min
- Distance
- 7,210 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 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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Quesnel vs Williams Lake
In October Williams Lake has the better holiday weather (score 42 vs 35). During the day Williams Lake is 1 °C warmer than Quesnel.
| in October | Quesnel | Williams Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 35 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Quesnel ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Williams Lake12°42
- 12QuesnelThis page11°35
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Frequently asked questions about Quesnel
When is the best time to visit Quesnel?
The best time to visit Quesnel 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 Quesnel?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Quesnel?
Rain is frequent from October to November; the wettest month is October with 65 mm. The driest month is February with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Quesnel get?
Quesnel gets around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Quesnel in?
Quesnel is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Quesnel?
A nonstop flight from London to Quesnel takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,210 km.
Which school holidays are best for Quesnel?
Quesnel has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 84, summer holidays 90, October half-term 35, Christmas holidays 15.