AI-generatedWoodstock at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 27°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,980 h
- Rain a year
- 963 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 299 m
Climate in Woodstock
Woodstock has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year, Woodstock is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Woodstock
The best time to visit Woodstock is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. Rain is frequent in April and from December to January; the wettest month is June with 103 mm.
Woodstock through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Woodstock in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–20 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Woodstock in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Woodstock in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 8–23 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Woodstock in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–2 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Dec – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – June, 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
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3518:42
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 07:17–08:14 · evening 18:04–19:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:06–07:17 · evening 19:00–19:11
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 Woodstock compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Woodstock in October?
In October, Woodstock is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Woodstock.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:35 – 18:42
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Woodstock
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 Woodstock: score 81 against 52. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.2 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 81 mmbetter | 92 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 8 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Woodstock month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January−1° · 2.7 h
In January, Woodstock is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 70 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in January21February0° · 4.0 h
In February, Woodstock is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 62 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in February23March6° · 5.2 h
In March, Woodstock is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in March49April13° · 6.3 h
In April, Woodstock is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in April77May20° · 7.4 h
In May, Woodstock is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in May80June25° · 8.1 h
In June, Woodstock is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 103 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in June81July27° · 8.5 h
In July, Woodstock is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in July80August26° · 7.2 h
In August, Woodstock is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in August78September23° · 6.0 h
In September, Woodstock is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in September52October15° · 4.2 h
In October, Woodstock is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in October17November8° · 3.3 h
In November, Woodstock is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in November12December2° · 2.2 h
In December, Woodstock is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 74 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Woodstock.
Woodstock in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Woodstock
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), 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 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | −1° | −9° | 2.7 h | 12 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 0° | −9° | 4.0 h | 10 | 62 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 6° | −5° | 5.2 h | 11 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 13° | 2° | 6.3 h | 12 | 89 |
| MayMay | 77 | 20° | 8° | 7.4 h | 12 | 93 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 25° | 13° | 8.1 h | 12 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 27° | 15° | 8.5 h | 12 | 92 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 26° | 14° | 7.2 h | 10 | 78 |
| SeptemberSep | 78 | 23° | 11° | 6.0 h | 10 | 84 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 15° | 5° | 4.2 h | 12 | 81 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 8° | −1° | 3.3 h | 11 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 2° | −6° | 2.2 h | 12 | 74 |
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
43.13° N, 80.75° W · 299 m · America/Toronto
Sunshine hours in Woodstock
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 4.2 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Woodstock, 38 % 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 Woodstock: 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, Woodstock has about 12 rainy days with 81 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Woodstock
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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 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 Woodstock
How breezy and how cloudy Woodstock 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 Woodstock typically peaks at 19 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 63 % of the sky over Woodstock: variable cloud, with about 4.2 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 Woodstock
How often the day gets hot in Woodstock (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, Woodstock has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °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 Woodstock
When Woodstock 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, it hardly ever snows in Woodstock.
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 Woodstock
Weather for your travel dates
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Woodstock 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.
Woodstock has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 30 min
- Distance
- 5,820 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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Woodstock vs Stratford
In October Woodstock has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs 47). During the day Stratford is 1 °C cooler than Woodstock.
| in October | Woodstock | Stratford |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Woodstock
When is the best time to visit Woodstock?
The best time to visit Woodstock 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 Woodstock?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Woodstock?
Rain is frequent in April and from December to January; the wettest month is June with 103 mm. The driest month is February with 62 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Woodstock get?
Woodstock gets around 1,980 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Woodstock in?
Woodstock is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Woodstock?
A nonstop flight from London to Woodstock takes about 7 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Woodstock?
Woodstock has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 78, summer holidays 80, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 13.