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The best time to visit Kelowna is May-July
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 25℃ (76℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 28℃ (83℉) on the hottest days of the year. In the winter months, it can get down to as low as -16℃ (3℉) at night.
If you’re keen to see the sights of Kelowna during the day, the sun stays up the longest around August. The wet season in Kelowna usually falls during the months surrounding May each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Continue reading to find out more about when to visit Kelowna, including the climate, seasonal info, what to pack, FAQs, and the best tools to help you plan and book your next vacation.
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Kelowna seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Kelowna as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Kelowna is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Kelowna
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Kelowna for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Kelowna climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Kelowna for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Kelowna in January
- Average temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (15℉)
- Average humidity: 93%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kelowna in February
- Average temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (15℉)
- Average humidity: 91%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kelowna in March
- Average temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 17 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kelowna in April
- Average temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 19 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kelowna in May
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kelowna in June
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Kelowna in July
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in July, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Kelowna in August
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in August, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Kelowna in September
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Kelowna in October
- Average temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kelowna in November
- Average temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Kelowna in December
- Average temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average high temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kelowna in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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