AI-generatedRimouski at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 11.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 993 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Rimouski
Rimouski has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at −6 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Rimouski is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Rimouski
The best time to visit Rimouski is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 11.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is October with 106 mm.
Rimouski through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rimouski in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 0–15 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Rimouski in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–23 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Rimouski in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 4–18 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Rimouski in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −6–−2 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – 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: July – 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: June – September
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
06:5217:47
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 06:33–07:35 · evening 17:05–18:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:21–06:33 · evening 18:07–18:19
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 Rimouski compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The sea cools from 7° to 4°. The days get 1.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 1° |
| Sea | 7° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Rimouski in October?
In October, Rimouski is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rimouski.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 min06:52 – 17:47
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %30 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
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 Rimouski
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 Rimouski: score 81 against 32. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in June. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 10° |
| Sea | 5.9° | 8.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 106 mm | 89 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Rimouski month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January−6° · Sea 0° · 3.3 h
In January, Rimouski is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). The sea averages −0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 60 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in January24February−5° · Sea 0° · 4.6 h
In February, Rimouski is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages −0.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 59 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in February23March0° · Sea 0° · 5.6 h
In March, Rimouski is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 0.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 74 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in March26April7° · Sea 2° · 6.7 h
In April, Rimouski is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in April62May15° · Sea 4° · 7.7 h
In May, Rimouski is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in May81June20° · Sea 9° · 8.1 h
In June, Rimouski is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in June81July23° · Sea 11° · 8.2 h
In July, Rimouski is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 11.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in July81August22° · Sea 11° · 7.6 h
In August, Rimouski is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in August76September18° · Sea 9° · 6.4 h
In September, Rimouski is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in September32October11° · Sea 6° · 4.4 h
In October, Rimouski is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in October15November4° · Sea 3° · 3.4 h
In November, Rimouski is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in November12December−2° · Sea 1° · 2.7 h
In December, Rimouski is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 88 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rimouski.
Rimouski in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Rimouski
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−15°), the warmest in July (14°). 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | −6° | −15° | −0.1° | 3.3 h | 10 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | −5° | −14° | −0.3° | 4.6 h | 9 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 0° | −9° | 0.3° | 5.6 h | 11 | 74 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 7° | −2° | 2.0° | 6.7 h | 12 | 82 |
| MayMay | 62 | 15° | 5° | 4.3° | 7.7 h | 12 | 87 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 20° | 10° | 8.8° | 8.1 h | 12 | 89 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 23° | 14° | 11.2° | 8.2 h | 12 | 85 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 22° | 13° | 11.3° | 7.6 h | 11 | 81 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 18° | 10° | 8.9° | 6.4 h | 11 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 32 | 11° | 4° | 5.9° | 4.4 h | 12 | 106 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 4° | −2° | 2.5° | 3.4 h | 12 | 93 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | −2° | −9° | 0.9° | 2.7 h | 12 | 88 |
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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Sea temperature in Rimouski
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 5.0 – 7.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Rimouski ranges from −0.3 °C in February to 11.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From December to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 9.4 and 13.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −0.1° | −0.6° | 0.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.3° | −0.8° | 0.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.3° | −0.3° | 0.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.0° | 0.7° | 3.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 4.3° | 0.7° | 6.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 8.8° | 7.5° | 9.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 11.2° | 9.3° | 12.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 11.3° | 9.4° | 13.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 8.9° | 7.4° | 10.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 5.9° | 5.0° | 7.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 2.5° | 0.7° | 3.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 0.9° | 0.2° | 1.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Rimouski
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 4.4 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Rimouski, 40 % 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 Rimouski: 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, Rimouski has about 12 rainy days with 106 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Rimouski
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 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 95 min
- 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 Rimouski
How breezy and how cloudy Rimouski 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 Rimouski typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Rimouski: variable cloud, with about 4.4 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.
Snow in Rimouski
When Rimouski 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, Rimouski 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 8 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 Rimouski
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Rimouski 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.
Rimouski has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 25
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 32
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 10 min
- Distance
- 4,700 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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Rimouski vs Baie-Comeau
In October Rimouski has the better holiday weather (score 32 vs 26). During the day Baie-Comeau is 1 °C cooler than Rimouski. The sea in Baie-Comeau is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Rimouski | Baie-Comeau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 26 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 10° |
| Sea | 6° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Rimouski ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 6Saint John14°12°49
- 7Fredericton13°47
- 8Trois-Rivières14°47
- 19RimouskiThis page11°6°32
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Frequently asked questions about Rimouski
When is the best time to visit Rimouski?
The best time to visit Rimouski is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Rimouski?
The sea temperature in Rimouski ranges from −0.3 °C in February to 11.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Rimouski in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 5.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Rimouski?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −6 °C.
When does it rain most in Rimouski?
Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is October with 106 mm. The driest month is February with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rimouski get?
Rimouski gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Rimouski in?
Rimouski is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Rimouski?
A nonstop flight from London to Rimouski takes about 6 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Rimouski?
Rimouski has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 66, summer holidays 81, October half-term 32, Christmas holidays 15.