AI-generatedThe Pas at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,110 h
- Rain a year
- 533 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 270 m
Climate in The Pas
The Pas 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 −14 °C. With around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year, The Pas is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit The Pas
The best time to visit The Pas is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 90 mm of precipitation.
The Pas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
The Pas in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −3–15 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
The Pas in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
The Pas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- −3–16 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
The Pas in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −14–−10 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Oct – 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
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 6°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 2°
08:1018:51
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 07:48–08:59 · evening 18:02–19:13
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:35–07:48 · evening 19:13–19:26
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 The Pas compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 11° at the start of the month to 2° at the end. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 11° | 2° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in The Pas in October?
In October, The Pas is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in The Pas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 40 min08:10 – 18:51
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %74 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
Compare two months in The Pas
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in The Pas: score 82 against 24. In July, days are 17 °C warmer than in October. July has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 24 | 82better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 24° |
| Night-time low | −1° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 46 mmbetter | 90 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
The Pas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January−14° · 3.1 h
In January, The Pas is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−23 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 20 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in January35February−10° · 4.6 h
In February, The Pas is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−22 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 12 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in February38March−3° · 6.1 h
In March, The Pas is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−15 °C). Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 23 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in March42April7° · 7.9 h
In April, The Pas is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in April76May15° · 8.3 h
In May, The Pas is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in May80June21° · 8.0 h
In June, The Pas is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in June82July24° · 9.1 h
In July, The Pas is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in July81August23° · 7.7 h
In August, The Pas is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in August76September16° · 5.9 h
In September, The Pas is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in September24October7° · 3.5 h
In October, The Pas is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 46 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in October26November−3° · 2.6 h
In November, The Pas is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 26 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in November28December−11° · 2.4 h
In December, The Pas is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 20 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in The Pas.
The Pas in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in The Pas
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−23°), the warmest in July (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September 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 | 26 | −14° | −23° | 3.1 h | 6 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | −11° | −22° | 4.6 h | 4 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 38 | −3° | −15° | 6.1 h | 5 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 7° | −5° | 7.9 h | 6 | 30 |
| MayMay | 76 | 15° | 2° | 8.3 h | 9 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 21° | 10° | 8.0 h | 12 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 24° | 13° | 9.1 h | 12 | 90 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 23° | 12° | 7.7 h | 11 | 79 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 16° | 6° | 5.9 h | 9 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 24 | 7° | −1° | 3.5 h | 8 | 46 |
| NovemberNov | 26 | −3° | −11° | 2.6 h | 6 | 26 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | −11° | −20° | 2.4 h | 5 | 20 |
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
53.82° N, 101.24° W · 270 m · America/Winnipeg
Sunshine hours in The Pas
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 3.5 of 10.7 hours of daylight in The Pas, 33 % 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 The Pas: 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, The Pas has about 8 rainy days with 46 mm of rain in total.
UV index in The Pas
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 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 80 min
- Fair skin
- about 105 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- 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 The Pas
How breezy and how cloudy The Pas 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 The Pas 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 70 % of the sky over The Pas: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 The Pas
How often the day gets hot in The Pas (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, The Pas has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 7 °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 The Pas
When The Pas 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, The Pas has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 10 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 25 out of 100: possible.
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 The Pas
Weather for your travel dates
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The Pas 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.
The Pas has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during October half-term (score 24).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 4 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 24
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −13 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h
- Distance
- 6,200 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 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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The Pas vs Flin Flon
In October the holiday weather in The Pas and Flin Flon is about equally good (score 24 vs 21). During the day it is about as warm in Flin Flon as in The Pas. Flin Flon gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | The Pas | Flin Flon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 24 | 21 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, The Pas ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about The Pas
When is the best time to visit The Pas?
The best time to visit The Pas 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 The Pas?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −14 °C.
When does it rain most in The Pas?
The wettest month is July with 90 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does The Pas get?
The Pas gets around 2,110 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 2.4 hours a day.
What time zone is The Pas in?
The Pas is on UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to The Pas?
A nonstop flight from London to The Pas takes about 8 h, for a straight-line distance of about 6,200 km.
Which school holidays are best for The Pas?
The Pas has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 81) and its weakest during October half-term (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 77, summer holidays 81, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 27.