AI-generatedSherbrooke at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,860 h
- Rain a year
- 1,237 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 175 m
Climate in Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year, Sherbrooke is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sherbrooke
The best time to visit Sherbrooke is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from March to April and from October to January; the wettest month is June with 137 mm.
Sherbrooke through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sherbrooke in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–19 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Sherbrooke in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 24–26 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Sherbrooke in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–21 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Sherbrooke in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −3–0 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:0218:04
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 06:44–07:42 · evening 17:24–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:32–06:44 · evening 18:23–18:34
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 Sherbrooke compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 17° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.3 h |
What is the weather like in Sherbrooke in October?
In October, Sherbrooke is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 2 min07:02 – 18:04
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
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 Sherbrooke
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Sherbrooke: score 74 against 44. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 74better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 5.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 117 mm | 101 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sherbrooke month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January−3° · 3.2 h
In January, Sherbrooke is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 74 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in January19February−2° · 4.0 h
In February, Sherbrooke is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 67 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in February17March4° · 4.9 h
In March, Sherbrooke is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 81 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in March39April12° · 5.7 h
In April, Sherbrooke is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 100 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in April70May19° · 6.6 h
In May, Sherbrooke is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in May71June24° · 7.1 h
In June, Sherbrooke is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 137 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in June70July26° · 7.4 h
In July, Sherbrooke is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in July71August25° · 6.7 h
In August, Sherbrooke is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in August74September21° · 5.7 h
In September, Sherbrooke is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in September44October14° · 4.1 h
In October, Sherbrooke is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in October9November6° · 3.0 h
In November, Sherbrooke is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 92 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in November8December0° · 2.5 h
In December, Sherbrooke is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 98 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sherbrooke.
Sherbrooke in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sherbrooke
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 (−14°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. 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 | 13 | −3° | −14° | 3.2 h | 12 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | −2° | −13° | 4.0 h | 11 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 4° | −7° | 4.9 h | 13 | 81 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 12° | 0° | 5.7 h | 13 | 100 |
| MayMay | 70 | 19° | 7° | 6.6 h | 14 | 117 |
| JuneJun | 71 | 24° | 12° | 7.1 h | 15 | 137 |
| JulyJul | 70 | 26° | 15° | 7.4 h | 15 | 129 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 25° | 14° | 6.7 h | 14 | 124 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 21° | 10° | 5.7 h | 11 | 101 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 14° | 4° | 4.1 h | 13 | 117 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 6° | −2° | 3.0 h | 14 | 92 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 0° | −9° | 2.5 h | 14 | 98 |
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 Sherbrooke
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 4.1 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Sherbrooke, 37 % 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 Sherbrooke: 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, Sherbrooke has about 13 rainy days with 117 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sherbrooke
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 45 min
- Fair skin
- about 55 min
- Light brown skin
- about 80 min
- Olive skin
- about 100 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 and clouds in Sherbrooke
How breezy and how cloudy Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke typically peaks at 17 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 Sherbrooke: mostly cloudy, with about 4.1 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 Sherbrooke
How often the day gets hot in Sherbrooke (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, Sherbrooke has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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 Sherbrooke
When Sherbrooke 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, Sherbrooke has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 12 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 Sherbrooke
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Sherbrooke 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.
Sherbrooke has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 32
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 13 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 40 min
- Distance
- 5,100 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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Sherbrooke vs Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
In October Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu has the better holiday weather (score 50 vs 44). During the day Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is 1 °C warmer than Sherbrooke.
| in October | Sherbrooke | Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Sherbrooke ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 4Port Hope15°55
- 5Prince Edward15°53
- 6Brockville15°51
- 7Digby14°12°51
- 8Peterborough14°51
- 21SherbrookeThis page14°44
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Frequently asked questions about Sherbrooke
When is the best time to visit Sherbrooke?
The best time to visit Sherbrooke 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 Sherbrooke?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Sherbrooke?
Rain is frequent from March to April and from October to January; the wettest month is June with 137 mm. The driest month is February with 67 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sherbrooke get?
Sherbrooke gets around 1,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Sherbrooke in?
Sherbrooke is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Sherbrooke?
A nonstop flight from London to Sherbrooke takes about 6 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sherbrooke?
Sherbrooke has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 71) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 32, May half-term 70, summer holidays 71, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 11.