Kelowna (BC) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Kelowna. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 0°C (32°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 13°C (55°F) in August to -7°C (19°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Kelowna has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 706 mm (28 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Kelowna can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 95 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation over 12 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 27 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation 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

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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