Kelowna Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Kelowna can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to very cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Kelowna. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 0°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -7°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Kelowna has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 706 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Kelowna can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 95 mm of precipitation over 12 snowy/rainy days. In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 27 mm of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kelowna Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Kelowna can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Kelowna.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 76%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 35%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kelowna in Canada
During the months of July and August 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.
August has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 95 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 27 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 297 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.
