Early October?

[ikesyd]

What type of weather should we expect in early October - fog?rain? We are booked on the Rotterdam leaving Montreal on October 1 not sure what sort of weather to expect.

[martincath]

Very, very changeable. Even midsummer it's wise to pack layers for all eventualities - Spring/Fall anywhere Canadian it's a necessity, and combined with being on a ship with extra wind chill out on the water you should be able to handle being outside in close-to-freezing weather with heavy rain, but also have appropriate gear for at least mid-20s C/75F in case there's a warm period happening.

 

At the minimum you need a water/wind resistant outer shell, a hat, gloves or mittens, mid-layers like fleeces or light sweaters, and regular shirt/T-shirt base layer. A pair on long undies or stockings under pants is usually enough to keep your legs warm, but some swear by a pair of rain pants on top (I prefer longer coats down to the knee instead). Stick in a pair of shorts in case it's toasty, and you can mix & match to be comfortable in anything the weather throws at you.

 

If you want to check the extremes of weather, historic stats for Montreal are here - check for your other ports and you'll see which might be even colder/warmer. Only packing for 'average' weather in this part of the world is asking for trouble, you really need to plan for the higher & lower ends of the scale!

[Keith1010]

You just never know when it comes to weather in many locations and this is one of those.

 

Could be warm or moderately cool. Could be sunny or rainy.

 

I would check the weather forecast a couple of days before you leave to finalize clothing to bring and I would be prepared to layer your clothing.

 

Our last time there in October was just a couple of years ago and it was cooler than normal and two years earlier warmer than normal.

 

You just never know.

 

Keith

[sail7seas]

The prices are lower because the weather has more chance of being unpleasant.

I would not sail that itinerary that late but that is my personal choice.

Edited February 27, 2016 by sail7seas