Climate Insights for Kamloops Airport

The climate in Kamloops Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 471mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 59mm of rainfall. Kamloops Airport 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 122cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Kamloops Airport 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 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Kamloops Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 471mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 39mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 59mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 24mm. That's 35mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 122cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.

Kamloops Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Kamloops Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Kamloops Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Kamloops Airport is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kamloops Airport 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.