AI-generatedRevelstoke, British Columbia at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 1,210 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 459 m
Climate in Revelstoke, British Columbia
Revelstoke, British Columbia has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while December is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Revelstoke, British Columbia is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Best for skiing: November – April
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:1418:03
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 06:54–07:59 · evening 17:17–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:41–06:54 · evening 18:23–18:36
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 Revelstoke, British Columbia in October?
In October, Revelstoke, British Columbia is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 128 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min07:14 – 18:03
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 5 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 9 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Vancouver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %13 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Revelstoke, British Columbia
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 3.6 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Revelstoke, British Columbia, 33 % 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 Revelstoke, British Columbia
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 65 min
- Fair skin
- about 80 min
- Light brown skin
- about 115 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
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 Revelstoke, British Columbia: 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, Revelstoke, British Columbia has about 16 rainy days with 128 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Revelstoke, British Columbia
How breezy and how cloudy Revelstoke, British Columbia 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 Revelstoke, British Columbia typically peaks at 5 km/h during the day: Beaufort 1, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Revelstoke, British Columbia: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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 Revelstoke, British Columbia
How often the day gets hot in Revelstoke, British Columbia (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, Revelstoke, British Columbia 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 Revelstoke, British Columbia
When Revelstoke, British Columbia 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, Revelstoke, British Columbia has about 9 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 41 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 59 out of 100: likely. On the slopes at about 1,500 m, the ski season usually runs Nov – Apr.
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 Revelstoke, British Columbia
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2 | 0° | −5° | 2.3 h | 17 | 110 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 2° | −5° | 4.0 h | 14 | 82 |
| MarchMar | 8 | 6° | 0° | 4.8 h | 18 | 105 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 11° | 3° | 6.9 h | 14 | 79 |
| MayMay | 73 | 17° | 7° | 8.0 h | 15 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 22° | 12° | 8.2 h | 17 | 118 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 26° | 16° | 10.6 h | 11 | 79 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 26° | 15° | 9.1 h | 10 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 20° | 10° | 6.2 h | 13 | 96 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 11° | 4° | 3.6 h | 16 | 128 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 4° | −1° | 2.1 h | 18 | 137 |
| DecemberDec | 1 | −1° | −5° | 1.9 h | 17 | 114 |
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
51.00° N, 118.20° W · 459 m · America/Vancouver
Best time to visit Revelstoke, British Columbia
The best time to visit Revelstoke, British Columbia is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is November with 137 mm of precipitation.
Revelstoke, British Columbia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–17 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Revelstoke, British Columbia in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–26 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Revelstoke, British Columbia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Revelstoke, British Columbia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -1–2 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Revelstoke, British Columbia for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Revelstoke, British Columbia
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 Revelstoke, British Columbia: score 79 against 30. In August, days are 15 °C warmer than in October. August has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 30 | 79better |
| Day high | 11° | 26° |
| Night low | 4° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 128 mm | 69 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Nov – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Revelstoke, British Columbia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
2January0° · 2 h
In January, Revelstoke, British Columbia is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 17 days, totalling 110 mm. Snow falls on about 16 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in January13February2° · 4 h
In February, Revelstoke, British Columbia is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 82 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in February8March6° · 5 h
In March, Revelstoke, British Columbia is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 105 mm. Snow falls on about 16 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in March46April11° · 7 h
In April, Revelstoke, British Columbia is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 79 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in April73May17° · 8 h
In May, Revelstoke, British Columbia is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 94 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in May69June22° · 8 h
In June, Revelstoke, British Columbia is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 118 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in June74July26° · 11 h
In July, Revelstoke, British Columbia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in July79August26° · 9 h
In August, Revelstoke, British Columbia is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in August71September20° · 6 h
In September, Revelstoke, British Columbia is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in September30October11° · 4 h
In October, Revelstoke, British Columbia is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 128 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in October0November4° · 2 h
In November, Revelstoke, British Columbia is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 18 days, totalling 137 mm. Snow falls on about 16 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Revelstoke, British Columbia in November1December-1° · 2 h
In December, Revelstoke, British Columbia is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 17 days, totalling 114 mm. Snow falls on about 17 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
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Revelstoke vs. Golden
In October the holiday weather in Revelstoke and Golden is about equally good (score 30 vs. 31). During the day Golden is 2 °C cooler than Revelstoke.
| in October | Revelstoke | Golden |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 30 | 31 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May, Jul – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Revelstoke, British Columbia ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Kelowna14°57
- 3Summerland13°54
- 4Penticton (Okanagan)14°54
- 5Calgary11°48
- 6Kamloops13°44
- 7Saskatoon10°41
- 8Regina10°40
- 17RevelstokeThis page11°30
Planning a trip to Revelstoke, British Columbia
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Revelstoke, British Columbia 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.
Revelstoke, British Columbia has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 88) and its weakest during October half-term (score 30).
- 88
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 10 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditions
- 0 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
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.
Frequently asked questions about Revelstoke, British Columbia
When is the best time to visit Revelstoke, British Columbia?
The best time to visit Revelstoke, British Columbia 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 Revelstoke, British Columbia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 16 °C. December is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Revelstoke, British Columbia?
The wettest month is November with 137 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 69 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Revelstoke, British Columbia get?
Revelstoke, British Columbia gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Revelstoke, British Columbia in?
Revelstoke, British Columbia uses the time zone America/Vancouver: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Revelstoke, British Columbia?
A nonstop flight from London to Revelstoke, British Columbia takes about 9 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,210 km.
Which school holidays are best for Revelstoke, British Columbia?
Revelstoke, British Columbia has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 88) and its weakest during October half-term (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 88 (Ski), May half-term 72, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 86 (Ski).
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