AI-generatedRivière-du-Loup at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 11.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 1,112 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 56 m
Climate in Rivière-du-Loup
Rivière-du-Loup has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at −6 °C. With around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Rivière-du-Loup is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Rivière-du-Loup
The best time to visit Rivière-du-Loup is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 11.0 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to September. The wettest month is October with 126 mm of precipitation.
Rivière-du-Loup through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rivière-du-Loup in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 1–16 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Rivière-du-Loup in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–24 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Rivière-du-Loup in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 4–19 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Rivière-du-Loup in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −6–−2 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: 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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
06:5517:52
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 06:36–07:38 · evening 17:10–18:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:24–06:36 · evening 18:11–18:23
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 Rivière-du-Loup 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 8° at the end. The sea cools from 7° to 4°. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 0° |
| Sea | 7° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Rivière-du-Loup in October?
In October, Rivière-du-Loup is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min06:55 – 17:52
- 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
- 65 %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 %37 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
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 Rivière-du-Loup
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 Rivière-du-Loup: score 78 against 36. In June, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 11° |
| Sea | 6.1° | 7.9° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 126 mm | 102 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Rivière-du-Loup month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January−6° · Sea 0° · 3.7 h
In January, Rivière-du-Loup is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages 0.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 64 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in January25February−5° · Sea 0° · 4.9 h
In February, Rivière-du-Loup is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages −0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 63 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in February23March1° · Sea 0° · 5.5 h
In March, Rivière-du-Loup is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 79 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in March24April8° · Sea 2° · 6.4 h
In April, Rivière-du-Loup is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 1.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 100 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in April71May16° · Sea 4° · 7.5 h
In May, Rivière-du-Loup is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in May78June21° · Sea 8° · 7.8 h
In June, Rivière-du-Loup is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in June76July24° · Sea 11° · 7.8 h
In July, Rivière-du-Loup is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in July77August23° · Sea 11° · 7.2 h
In August, Rivière-du-Loup is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in August75September19° · Sea 9° · 6.2 h
In September, Rivière-du-Loup is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in September36October11° · Sea 6° · 4.3 h
In October, Rivière-du-Loup is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in October15November4° · Sea 2° · 3.3 h
In November, Rivière-du-Loup is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 2.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in November15December−2° · Sea 1° · 3.1 h
In December, Rivière-du-Loup is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 97 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rivière-du-Loup.
Rivière-du-Loup in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Rivière-du-Loup
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−14°), 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 | 20 | −6° | −14° | 0.0° | 3.7 h | 10 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | −5° | −14° | −0.1° | 4.9 h | 9 | 63 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 1° | −8° | 0.2° | 5.5 h | 11 | 79 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 8° | −1° | 1.5° | 6.4 h | 12 | 100 |
| MayMay | 71 | 16° | 5° | 3.5° | 7.5 h | 13 | 99 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 21° | 11° | 7.9° | 7.8 h | 13 | 102 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 24° | 14° | 10.6° | 7.8 h | 13 | 92 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 23° | 13° | 11.0° | 7.2 h | 12 | 90 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 19° | 9° | 8.8° | 6.2 h | 11 | 104 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 11° | 3° | 6.1° | 4.3 h | 12 | 126 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 4° | −3° | 2.3° | 3.3 h | 11 | 96 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | −2° | −9° | 0.8° | 3.1 h | 11 | 97 |
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
Sea temperature in Rivière-du-Loup
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 5.0 – 7.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Rivière-du-Loup ranges from −0.1 °C in February to 11.0 °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 February 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 8.9 and 13.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0.0° | −0.8° | 0.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.1° | −0.9° | 0.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.2° | −0.7° | 1.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 1.5° | −0.7° | 2.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 3.5° | −0.9° | 6.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 7.9° | 6.7° | 8.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 10.6° | 8.6° | 12.6° | cold |
| AugustAug | 11.0° | 8.9° | 13.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 8.8° | 7.2° | 10.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 6.1° | 5.0° | 7.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 2.3° | −0.8° | 4.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 0.8° | −0.7° | 2.1° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Rivière-du-Loup
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 4.3 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Rivière-du-Loup, 39 % 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 Rivière-du-Loup: 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, Rivière-du-Loup has about 12 rainy days with 126 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Rivière-du-Loup
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 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 120 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 Rivière-du-Loup
How breezy and how cloudy Rivière-du-Loup 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 Rivière-du-Loup typically peaks at 21 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: Oct – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Rivière-du-Loup: variable cloud, with about 4.3 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
Snow in Rivière-du-Loup
When Rivière-du-Loup 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, Rivière-du-Loup has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 16 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 Rivière-du-Loup
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Rivière-du-Loup 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.
Rivière-du-Loup has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 1 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 3.4 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 6 h 15 min
- Distance
- 4,800 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.
Good to know: Canada
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Rivière-du-Loup vs Baie-Saint-Paul
In October the holiday weather in Rivière-du-Loup and Baie-Saint-Paul is about equally good (score 36 vs 38). During the day Baie-Saint-Paul is 1 °C warmer than Rivière-du-Loup. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Rivière-du-Loup | Baie-Saint-Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 6° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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In October, Rivière-du-Loup ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Rivière-du-Loup
When is the best time to visit Rivière-du-Loup?
The best time to visit Rivière-du-Loup is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Rivière-du-Loup?
The sea temperature in Rivière-du-Loup ranges from −0.1 °C in February to 11.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Rivière-du-Loup in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 6.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Rivière-du-Loup?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −6 °C.
When does it rain most in Rivière-du-Loup?
The wettest month is October with 126 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rivière-du-Loup get?
Rivière-du-Loup gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Rivière-du-Loup in?
Rivière-du-Loup is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Rivière-du-Loup?
A nonstop flight from London to Rivière-du-Loup takes about 6 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,800 km.
Which school holidays are best for Rivière-du-Loup?
Rivière-du-Loup has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 72, summer holidays 77, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 18.