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

Visitors to Merritt can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C (30°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 9°C (48°F) in July to -8°C (18°F) in December.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Merritt experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 676 mm (27 in) yearly. Merritt can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 93 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 28 mm (1.1 in) of precipitation spread across 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Merritt Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Merritt can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.2 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1.5 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 Merritt.

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