Kelowna weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

How is the weather in Kelowna in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Kelowna generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Kelowna in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The city usually sees around 35 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kelowna. July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kelowna climate page with graphs.

 

Kelowna, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 35 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 14%  

Where to go in Canada in December

Find out more about the weather in Canada in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kelowna in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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