AI-generatedSquamish at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,060 h
- Rain a year
- 2,450 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Squamish
Squamish has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while December is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year, Squamish is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3218:24
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 07:12–08:16 · evening 17:40–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:12 · evening 18:44–18:57
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 Squamish in October?
In October, Squamish is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 282 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Squamish.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 52 min07:32 – 18:24
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Vancouver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %6 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Squamish
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.0 – 12.6 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Squamish ranges from 6.9 °C in January to 17.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November 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 16.6 and 19.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.9° | 6.4° | 7.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.0° | 6.4° | 7.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.9° | 7.0° | 8.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.9° | 9.1° | 10.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 13.0° | 12.0° | 14.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.5° | 14.4° | 16.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.7° | 16.8° | 18.6° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 17.8° | 16.6° | 19.0° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.3° | 14.5° | 16.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.7° | 11.0° | 12.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.1° | 8.5° | 9.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.5° | 7.0° | 8.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Squamish
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 10.9 hours of daylight in Squamish, 38 % 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 Squamish
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 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 105 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 Squamish: 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, Squamish has about 17 rainy days with 282 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Squamish
How breezy and how cloudy Squamish 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 Squamish typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Squamish: 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.
Snow in Squamish
When Squamish 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, Squamish has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 13 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Squamish
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, 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 | 0 | 6° | 3° | 6.9° | 2.4 h | 20 | 339 |
| FebruaryFeb | 6 | 6° | 2° | 7.0° | 3.7 h | 16 | 196 |
| MarchMar | 5 | 8° | 4° | 7.9° | 4.4 h | 20 | 266 |
| AprilApr | 16 | 12° | 5° | 9.9° | 6.5 h | 15 | 162 |
| MayMay | 21 | 16° | 9° | 13.0° | 7.6 h | 14 | 115 |
| JuneJun | 25 | 19° | 12° | 15.5° | 8.3 h | 13 | 95 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 23° | 15° | 17.7° | 10.2 h | 8 | 59 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 23° | 16° | 17.8° | 9.1 h | 9 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 19° | 14° | 15.3° | 6.7 h | 12 | 152 |
| OctoberOct | 5 | 14° | 9° | 11.7° | 4.1 h | 17 | 282 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 9° | 5° | 9.1° | 2.5 h | 20 | 368 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 6° | 3° | 7.5° | 2.2 h | 20 | 341 |
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
49.70° N, 123.16° W · 5 m · America/Vancouver
Best time to visit Squamish
The best time to visit Squamish is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to September. Rain is most frequent from October to June; the wettest month is November with 368 mm.
Squamish through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Squamish in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Squamish in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 19–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Squamish in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–19 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Squamish in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Squamish for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Squamish
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 Squamish: score 58 against 5. In August, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 58better |
| Day high | 14° | 23° |
| Night low | 9° | 16° |
| Sea | 11.7° | 17.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 282 mm | 76 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Jun
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Squamish month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January6° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In January, Squamish is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 339 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Squamish.
Squamish in January6February6° · Sea 7° · 4 h
In February, Squamish is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 196 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Squamish.
Squamish in February5March8° · Sea 8° · 4 h
In March, Squamish is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 266 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Squamish.
Squamish in March16April12° · Sea 10° · 7 h
In April, Squamish is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 162 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Squamish.
Squamish in April21May16° · Sea 13° · 8 h
In May, Squamish is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Squamish.
Squamish in May25June19° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In June, Squamish is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Squamish.
Squamish in June57July23° · Sea 18° · 10 h
In July, Squamish is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Squamish.
Squamish in July58August23° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In August, Squamish is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Squamish.
Squamish in August22September19° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In September, Squamish is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 152 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Squamish.
Squamish in September5October14° · Sea 12° · 4 h
In October, Squamish is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 282 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Squamish.
Squamish in October0November9° · Sea 9° · 3 h
In November, Squamish is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 368 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Squamish.
Squamish in November0December6° · Sea 8° · 2 h
In December, Squamish is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 341 mm. Snow falls on about 14 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Squamish.
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Squamish vs. Gibsons
In October the holiday weather in Squamish and Gibsons is about equally good (score 5 vs. 6). During the day Gibsons is 1 °C cooler than Squamish. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Squamish | Gibsons |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 5 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 13° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Squamish ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Osoyoos (Okanagan)14°58
- 2Kelowna14°57
- 3Summerland13°54
- 4Penticton (Okanagan)14°54
- 5Calgary11°48
- 6Kamloops13°44
- 7Saskatoon10°41
- 8Regina10°40
- 28SquamishThis page14°12°5
Planning a trip to Squamish
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Squamish 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.
Squamish has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 13
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 22
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 5
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,530 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 Squamish
When is the best time to visit Squamish?
The best time to visit Squamish is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Squamish?
The sea temperature in Squamish ranges from 6.9 °C in January to 17.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Squamish in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Squamish?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 16 °C. December is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Squamish?
Rain is most frequent from October to June; the wettest month is November with 368 mm. The driest month is July with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Squamish get?
Squamish gets around 2,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.2 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Squamish in?
Squamish uses the time zone America/Vancouver: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Squamish?
A nonstop flight from London to Squamish takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,530 km.
Which school holidays are best for Squamish?
Squamish has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 13, May half-term 22, Summer holidays 58, October half-term 5, Christmas holidays 0.
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