AI-generatedThompson at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 536 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 205 m
Climate in Thompson
Thompson 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 −18 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Thompson is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Thompson
The best time to visit Thompson is from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in August. The wettest month is July with 97 mm of precipitation.
Thompson through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Thompson in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −5–13 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Thompson in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Thompson in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −7–15 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Thompson in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −18–−13 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 14 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
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Oct – May
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: June – August
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 4°
- Evening, 20:00: about 1°
- Night, 23:00: about −1°
08:0018:34
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 07:37–08:51 · evening 17:43–18:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:23–07:37 · evening 18:57–19:11
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 Thompson compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 9° at the start of the month to −1° at the end. The days get 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 9° | −1° |
| Night-time low | −1° | −10° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.4 h |
What is the weather like in Thompson in October?
In October, Thompson is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thompson.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 34 min08:00 – 18:34
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
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
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Thompson
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 Thompson: score 83 against 19. In June, days are 16 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 5° | 21° |
| Night-time low | −4° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 51 mmbetter | 69 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Thompson month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
27January−18° · 2.9 h
In January, Thompson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −18 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−28 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 17 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thompson.
Thompson in January35February−13° · 4.6 h
In February, Thompson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−27 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 4 days, totalling 13 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thompson.
Thompson in February38March−5° · 5.9 h
In March, Thompson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). Expect around 5.9 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 Thompson.
Thompson in March42April5° · 7.6 h
In April, Thompson is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Thompson.
Thompson in April65May13° · 7.9 h
In May, Thompson is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Thompson.
Thompson in May83June21° · 8.2 h
In June, Thompson is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Thompson.
Thompson in June78July23° · 8.2 h
In July, Thompson is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Thompson.
Thompson in July75August22° · 6.5 h
In August, Thompson is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Thompson.
Thompson in August58September15° · 4.6 h
In September, Thompson is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Thompson.
Thompson in September19October5° · 2.6 h
In October, Thompson is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thompson.
Thompson in October24November−7° · 2.0 h
In November, Thompson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 27 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thompson.
Thompson in November28December−15° · 2.3 h
In December, Thompson is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −15 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−25 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 5 days, totalling 15 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thompson.
Thompson in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Thompson
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 −4°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−28°), the warmest in July (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 27 | −18° | −28° | 2.9 h | 5 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 35 | −13° | −27° | 4.6 h | 4 | 13 |
| MarchMar | 38 | −5° | −20° | 5.9 h | 5 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 5° | −9° | 7.6 h | 6 | 26 |
| MayMay | 65 | 13° | −1° | 7.9 h | 9 | 47 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 21° | 6° | 8.2 h | 11 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 23° | 10° | 8.2 h | 13 | 97 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 22° | 8° | 6.5 h | 12 | 89 |
| SeptemberSep | 58 | 15° | 2° | 4.6 h | 10 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 19 | 5° | −4° | 2.6 h | 9 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | −7° | −16° | 2.0 h | 7 | 27 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | −15° | −25° | 2.3 h | 5 | 15 |
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
55.74° N, 97.86° W · 205 m · America/Winnipeg
Sunshine hours in Thompson
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 2.6 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Thompson, 25 % 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 Thompson: 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, Thompson has about 9 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Thompson
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 100 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- 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 Thompson
How breezy and how cloudy Thompson 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 Thompson typically peaks at 16 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 79 % of the sky over Thompson: mostly cloudy, with about 2.6 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 Thompson
How often the day gets hot in Thompson (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, Thompson has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 5 °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 Thompson
When Thompson 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, Thompson has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 21 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 44 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.
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Thompson 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.
Thompson has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during October half-term (score 19).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 2 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 76
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 19
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 28
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −16 °C by day
- 2.6 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 7 h 35 min
- Distance
- 5,900 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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Thompson vs Flin Flon
In October the holiday weather in Thompson and Flin Flon is about equally good (score 19 vs 21). During the day Flin Flon is 2 °C warmer than Thompson.
| in October | Thompson | Flin Flon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 21 |
| Daytime high | 5° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Thompson ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Thompson
When is the best time to visit Thompson?
The best time to visit Thompson is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Thompson?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −18 °C.
When does it rain most in Thompson?
The wettest month is July with 97 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Thompson get?
Thompson gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.2 hours a day; in November there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Thompson in?
Thompson is on UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Thompson?
A nonstop flight from London to Thompson takes about 7 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,900 km.
Which school holidays are best for Thompson?
Thompson has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 76) and its weakest during October half-term (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 69, summer holidays 76, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 28.