Weather in December in The Okanagan Valley
Thinking about venturing to the Okanagan Valley this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to 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. 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.
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
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 35 hours of sunshine in Kelowna. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Okanagan Valley in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Okanagan Valley climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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