puli Posted May 4, 2008 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2008 When is the best time to see the fall foliage on this type of cruise? Early September, late September or in October? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two if by Sea Posted May 4, 2008 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2008 When is the best time to see the fall foliage on this type of cruise? Early September, late September or in October? It's going to be different every year, depending on the weather. Also, foliage begins in Canada earlier than in Boston, generally. Once we were in New Hampshire at the end of October and it was prime foliage season -- but generally it's going to be earlier than that. Late September and early October is a good bet, but you can never be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puli Posted May 4, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Thanks, Two if by Sea. What about the amount/chances of rain during those times. I know there is no certainty in weather predictions but is there a general "better" time between early September and early October? Coming from south western Oregon we know that by and large June through September is rainless, so I was hoping Eastern Canada had a rain pattern as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephraim Posted May 4, 2008 #4 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Rainfall in Montreal: 92.6 mm in September 75.4 mm in October July and August are pretty much like September as far as rainfall is concerned. The average is 12 days with some precipitation. Of which 5 have over 5 mm, 3 have over 10 mm and 1 has over 25 mm on average. October is a bit lower in each category. Rainfall in Halifax: 103.8 mm in September 126.4 mm in October The rainfall amounts tend to be higher in Halifax, being on the ocean. Climate norms for Canada can be found at http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climate_normals/index_e.html Incidentally, there are 25.4 mm in an Imperial inch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two if by Sea Posted May 5, 2008 #5 Share Posted May 5, 2008 My general sense of rain in New England is that it's more likely in October than September. But early September could be quite hot and is not likely to be very colorful yet. A lot of people go out Columbus Day weekend for foliaging. As compared to Labor Day weekend there's really no comparison -- Labor Day is basically still summer around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted May 5, 2008 #6 Share Posted May 5, 2008 In New Brunswick the foliage is generally at its peak around the middle of October and if there are no bad storms, it can still be quite lovely at the end of October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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