Kamloops Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kamloops experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Kamloops is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Kamloops receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 547 mm annually. The climate in Kamloops shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate snow/rainfall in November, with an average of 64 mm of precipitation over 11 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 28 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kamloops Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Kamloops serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Kamloops.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 73%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 32%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kamloops in Canada
During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 64 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.