Bradford West Gwillimbury Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Bradford West Gwillimbury

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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14.2°C
Avg Low
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5.1°C
Avg Temp
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9.6°C
Avg Rain
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62 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
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3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
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2.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+2°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Bradford West Gwillimbury October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Bradford West Gwillimbury, with average highs near 14.2°C and lows around 5.1°C (mean 9.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 62 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Bradford West Gwillimbury October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Bradford West Gwillimbury. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Bradford West Gwillimbury was 2021 — when the month averaged 13.5°C — while the coldest was 1981 at 6.5°C. Typical October days reach 14.2°C with nights near 5.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.8°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp9.0°C→12.0°C+3°C
Max Temp13.6°C→16.6°C+3°C
Min Temp4.3°C→7.3°C+3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.9°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

6.0°C–8.0°C5 yr (11%)
8.0°C–10.0°C21 yr (47%)
10.0°C–12.0°C15 yr (33%)
12.0°C–14.0°C4 yr (9%)

Bradford West Gwillimbury October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Bradford West Gwillimbury, averaging 62 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2006 with 144 mm, while the driest was 2000 at 24 mm.

Bradford West Gwillimbury October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Bradford West Gwillimbury during October averages 78%. The most humid October was 2006 at 83%, and the least humid was 2022 at 71%.

Bradford West Gwillimbury October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 2.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Bradford West Gwillimbury. The sunniest Octobers were 1998 and 2025 at 3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2018 at 2.

Bradford West Gwillimbury October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Bradford West Gwillimbury during October is 3.1 m/s. The windiest October was 2015 at 3.6 m/s, while the calmest was 1984 at 2.4 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Bradford West Gwillimbury

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Cold
Morning
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Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How October Ranks in Bradford West Gwillimbury

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Bradford West Gwillimbury Weather by Month

Bradford West Gwillimbury October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp8.5°C8.9°C9.6°C10.5°C11.5°C+3°C
Avg High13.1°C13.7°C14.0°C14.8°C16.1°C+3°C
Avg Low3.8°C4.1°C5.1°C6.2°C7.0°C+3.2°C
Avg Rain52 mm61 mm66 mm71 mm53 mm+0 mm

Extreme October Records in Bradford West Gwillimbury

🔥Warmest October30.2°C2023
🧊Coldest October-4.2°C1988
🌧️Wettest October144 mm2006
🏜️Driest October24 mm2000
🌬️Windiest October3.6 m/s2015

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Bradford West Gwillimbury have risen by about 3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -4.2°C (1988) to a record high of 30.2°C (2023).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 62 mm, with a wettest year of 144 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.7°C per decade while lows rose 0.9°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Bradford West Gwillimbury?

A good time to visit Bradford West Gwillimbury

October is a good time to visit Bradford West Gwillimbury, with days averaging 14.2°C and nights around 5.1°C (mean 9.6°C, warmer than Bradford West Gwillimbury's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Bradford West Gwillimbury's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Bradford West Gwillimbury Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Bradford West Gwillimbury, with average highs near 14.2°C and lows around 5.1°C (mean 9.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 62 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 62 mm of rainfall in Bradford West Gwillimbury, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 144 mm (2006), and the driest just 24 mm (2000). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How October has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 3°C. Daytime highs moved from 13.6°C to 16.6°C and overnight lows from 4.3°C to 7.3°C over the same span.
October Weather in Bradford West Gwillimbury, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202516.6°C11.7°C6.8°C28.4°C-0.5°C53 mm73%2.9 m/s3
202417.0°C11.8°C6.6°C25.3°C1.9°C42 mm72%3 m/s2.9
202316.5°C12.4°C8.3°C30.2°C0.1°C48 mm76%3.1 m/s2.3
202215.6°C10.4°C5.3°C24.4°C0.1°C31 mm71%2.8 m/s2.8
2021 🔥17.4°C13.5°C9.6°C25.3°C2.6°C92 mm83%2.9 m/s2.3
202013.3°C9.2°C5.1°C23.8°C-2.8°C50 mm76%3.2 m/s2.3
201915.1°C10.6°C6.1°C28.3°C1.3°C88 mm80%3.3 m/s2.6
201813.0°C8.7°C4.4°C27.2°C-1.7°C58 mm79%3.5 m/s2
201717.8°C13.0°C8.1°C25.8°C2.4°C64 mm76%3.4 m/s2.6
201615.8°C11.5°C7.1°C24.5°C-1.8°C53 mm77%3.2 m/s2.5
201514.0°C9.7°C5.4°C22.2°C-1.6°C72 mm74%3.6 m/s2.5
201414.6°C10.4°C6.3°C23.9°C-0.2°C69 mm81%3.3 m/s2.1
201315.1°C10.8°C6.5°C24.0°C-2.7°C79 mm79%2.9 m/s2.6
201213.9°C10.0°C6.1°C23.0°C1.2°C97 mm80%3.4 m/s2.1
201114.7°C10.5°C6.3°C26.4°C-1.4°C83 mm78%3.1 m/s2.4
201014.0°C9.7°C5.5°C22.6°C-1.8°C48 mm75%3.3 m/s2.9
200912.2°C8.0°C3.9°C17.3°C-1.9°C75 mm80%3.1 m/s2.1
200813.7°C9.0°C4.3°C25.0°C-2.8°C46 mm77%3.1 m/s2.7
200718.0°C13.3°C8.7°C28.2°C1.5°C72 mm80%3 m/s2.2
2006 🌧️12.6°C8.2°C3.9°C23.8°C-1.2°C144 mm83%3.4 m/s2.3
200515.4°C11.1°C6.9°C28.2°C-0.1°C43 mm79%3.1 m/s2.4
200414.7°C10.3°C5.9°C26.1°C1.3°C43 mm77%3.3 m/s2.5
200312.8°C8.2°C3.6°C24.7°C-2.0°C65 mm81%2.9 m/s2.5
200212.2°C8.2°C4.1°C27.9°C-2.9°C45 mm76%3 m/s2.4
200113.5°C9.2°C4.8°C24.4°C-1.7°C109 mm81%3.4 m/s2.1
200015.1°C10.3°C5.4°C22.0°C-1.3°C24 mm78%2.7 m/s2.5
199913.2°C8.5°C3.8°C21.6°C-2.8°C62 mm76%3.2 m/s2.5
199815.3°C10.6°C5.9°C20.2°C0.0°C36 mm75%3.2 m/s3
199714.2°C9.4°C4.6°C25.9°C-1.6°C34 mm75%2.8 m/s2.8
199613.0°C8.4°C3.8°C22.7°C-2.9°C58 mm82%3.3 m/s2.2
199514.4°C10.0°C5.6°C25.1°C-0.5°C104 mm80%3.5 m/s2.2
199415.0°C9.9°C4.7°C23.8°C0.4°C27 mm73%2.5 m/s2.8
199312.3°C7.3°C2.2°C23.8°C-2.6°C89 mm78%3.4 m/s2.2
199211.7°C6.9°C2.1°C21.5°C-3.8°C64 mm81%2.9 m/s2.3
199114.6°C9.8°C5.0°C24.0°C-2.7°C52 mm76%3 m/s2.4
199013.2°C8.5°C3.8°C24.3°C-3.6°C88 mm81%3.3 m/s2.6
198914.6°C9.5°C4.5°C23.0°C-0.3°C51 mm76%3.3 m/s2.4
198810.9°C6.9°C3.0°C25.2°C-4.2°C56 mm77%3.4 m/s2.4
198711.9°C7.0°C2.1°C19.7°C-2.9°C34 mm75%3 m/s2.5
198612.7°C8.0°C3.3°C18.9°C-3.5°C42 mm83%2.7 m/s2.8
198513.8°C9.1°C4.4°C19.2°C-3.1°C70 mm77%2.9 m/s2.6
198415.7°C10.7°C5.7°C20.4°C0.3°C33 mm76%2.4 m/s2.7
198313.4°C8.9°C4.3°C25.2°C-2.0°C75 mm78%3.3 m/s—
198214.5°C9.6°C4.6°C22.7°C-2.4°C38 mm79%2.7 m/s—
1981 ❄️10.6°C6.5°C2.3°C17.8°C-2.8°C74 mm83%3.2 m/s—

Actual recorded October data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Bradford West Gwillimbury October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Bradford West Gwillimbury in October?▼

The average high in October is around 14.2°C with lows near 5.1°C (mean 9.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Bradford West Gwillimbury in October?▼

October averages 62 mm of rainfall in Bradford West Gwillimbury, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 144 mm in 2006.

What was the hottest October on record in Bradford West Gwillimbury?▼

The hottest October reached 30.2°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to -4.2°C in 1988.

Has October in Bradford West Gwillimbury gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 3°C. Daytime highs moved from 13.6°C to 16.6°C and overnight lows from 4.3°C to 7.3°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Bradford West Gwillimbury?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Bradford West Gwillimbury and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 14.2°C daytime highs and 5.1°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Bradford West Gwillimbury?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Bradford West Gwillimbury, averaging 9.6°C.

What should I pack for Bradford West Gwillimbury in October?▼

For October in Bradford West Gwillimbury, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 14.2°C and lows of 5.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Bradford West Gwillimbury humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Bradford West Gwillimbury in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 3.1 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 3.6 m/s (2015).

Which October had the most rainfall in Bradford West Gwillimbury?▼

The wettest October on record was 2006 with 144 mm. On average, October sees 62 mm.

Where does this October weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Bradford West Gwillimbury behaves each October, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for October specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.