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Penticton Climate by Month

The temperature in Penticton 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 mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Penticton can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -0°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -6°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Penticton experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 720 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, November receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging 93 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 26 mm over 8 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Penticton. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kelowna, Canada (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kelowna, Canada (43 KM, 27 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Penticton in Canada

During the months of June, 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 Penticton?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Penticton?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Penticton?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -0°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Penticton?
    November tops the wettest month list with 93 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Penticton?
    August is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Penticton?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 297 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Penticton

    Fri   Nov 22
    5°C | 3°C
    NW 14 km/h
    3.9 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    6°C | 1°C
    SE 14 km/h
    0.2 mm
    overcast and small chance of slight rain

    overcast and small chance of slight rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    4°C | 0°C
    SW 18 km/h
    1.9 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain