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Merritt Climate by Month

The temperature in Merritt can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Merritt can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -8°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Merritt experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 676 mm yearly. Merritt can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 93 mm of precipitation over 12 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 28 mm of rainfall, spread across 7 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kamloops, Canada (70 KM, 43 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kamloops, Canada (70 KM, 43 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Merritt 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:
  • When is winter in Merritt?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Merritt?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Merritt?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Merritt?
    November tops the wettest month list with 93 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Merritt?
    August is the driest month with 28 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Merritt?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Merritt

    Wed   Dec 11
    5°C | -4°C
    E 4 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Thu   Dec 12
    5°C | -2°C
    SE 4 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    5°C | -2°C
    E 4 km/h
    3.1 mm
    overcast and snow

    overcast and snow