What is the weather like in Banff vs Ottawa in October?

In October, Banff averages 10°C high / -2°C low with about 45 mm of rain; Ottawa averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 92 mm.

Banff vs Ottawa in October

Ottawa is the better pick in October — 68 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ottawa is cool, rainy, clean air, while Banff is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Banff vs Ottawa — October climate, side by side

	Banff	Ottawa
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	7°C	12°C
Avg high / low	10° / -2°	15° / 5°
Rainfall	45 mm	92 mm
Rainy days	9	9
Humidity	80%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	34	30

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Banff vs Ottawa in October — FAQ

Is October better in Banff or Ottawa?: Ottawa is the better pick in October — 68 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ottawa is cool, rainy, clean air, while Banff is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Banff vs Ottawa in October?: In October, Banff averages 10°C high / -2°C low with about 45 mm of rain; Ottawa averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 92 mm.