Climate Insights for Brilliant
Regional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Brilliant is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,010 mm of precipitation falls per year. Brilliant receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brilliant is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Brilliant experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Brilliant is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 39.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Brilliant receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brilliant is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°F. Brilliant experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Brilliant vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Brilliant vary considerably across the year, with a 63°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 16°F and the daily average is 22°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Brilliant is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,010 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 123 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 32 mm. That's 91 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Brilliant receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 504cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 100cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Brilliant is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 39.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 3.6 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Brilliant receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 198in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 39in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Brilliant is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Brilliant is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Brilliant is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Brilliant is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 16°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Brilliant based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Brilliant based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.