Climate Insights for Kelowna

The climate in Kelowna is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 587mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 72mm of rainfall. Kelowna 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 183cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Kelowna vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Kelowna is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 587mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 49mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 72mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 22mm. That's 50mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 183cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 41cm.

Kelowna is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Kelowna, which began on March 20, 2026. Kelowna 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 25°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 Kelowna is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kelowna 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.