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Weather in December in The Okanagan Valley

Considering a trip to the Okanagan Valley this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in the Okanagan Valley in December?

The Okanagan Valley is a region in Canada. December in the Okanagan Valley generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 1°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Kelowna. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Okanagan Valley in December, check out the map below. In numerous regions in Canada, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Okanagan Valley, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Osoyoos with an average of 40 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Oliver with 86 mm.

Average sunshine

Kelowna experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 35 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Okanagan Valley climate page.

Where to go in the Okanagan Valley in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Okanagan Valley on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Okanagan Valley's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Okanagan Valley?

Kelowna

In December Kelowna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kelowna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
5°C 
-1°C 
50 hours 
95 mm 
12 days 
poor 
December December
1°C 
-5°C 
35 hours 
77 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
2°C 
1,943 hours 
706 mm 
118 days 
poor 
Climate in Kelowna

Penticton

In December Penticton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Penticton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
4°C 
-3°C 
50 hours 
93 mm 
11 days 
poor 
December December
-0°C 
-6°C 
35 hours 
80 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
2°C 
1,943 hours 
720 mm 
108 days 
poor 
Climate in Penticton

Vernon

In December Vernon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vernon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
4°C 
-3°C 
50 hours 
77 mm 
14 days 
poor 
December December
-0°C 
-7°C 
35 hours 
63 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
1°C 
1,943 hours 
689 mm 
136 days 
poor 
Climate in Vernon

Osoyoos

In December Osoyoos generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Osoyoos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
7°C 
-1°C 
31 mm 
12 days 
poor 
December December
1°C 
-4°C 
40 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
16°C 
4°C 
313 mm 
116 days 
poor 
Climate in Osoyoos

Summerland

In December Summerland generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Summerland
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   November November
<<  
4°C 
-3°C 
50 hours 
96 mm 
11 days 
poor 
December December
-0°C 
-6°C 
35 hours 
82 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
1,943 hours 
735 mm 
113 days 
poor 
Climate in Summerland

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Okanagan Valley, in Canada.

Is December the best time to visit the Okanagan Valley?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to the Okanagan Valley with often poor weather in Kelowna.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Kelowna. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Okanagan Valley.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Canada.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.