Climate Insights for Sicamous

Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
July
25°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
February
-6°C low21°F low
Wettest
November
99 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sicamous is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 825 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sicamous receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sicamous 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 -6°C. Sicamous experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Sicamous is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 32.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Sicamous receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sicamous 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 21°F. Sicamous experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -5°FebMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -6°MarMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -2°AprMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°MayMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°JunMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°JulMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°AugMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°SepMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°OctMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°NovMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°DecMax: 0°Average: -2°Min: -4°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°FAverage: 26°FMin: 22°FFebMax: 33°FAverage: 26°FMin: 21°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 35°FMin: 29°FAprMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 67°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FNovMax: 40°FAverage: 35°FMin: 32°FDecMax: 32°FAverage: 29°FMin: 25°F
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Temperatures in Sicamous vary considerably across the year, with a 31°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 19°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sicamous vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 21°F and the daily average is 26°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 68mmSnow: 59mmFebPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 53mmMarPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 32mmAprPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 13mmMayPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 2mmJunPrecipitation: 67mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 12mmNovPrecipitation: 99mmSnow: 41mmDecPrecipitation: 94mmSnow: 75mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 23inFebPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 21inMarPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 13inAprPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 5inMayPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 5inNovPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 16inDecPrecipitation: 3.7inSnow (in): 29in
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Sicamous is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 825 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 41 mm. That's 57 mm 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. Sicamous receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 288cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 75cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Sicamous is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.6 in. That's 2.2 in 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. Sicamous receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 113in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 29in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Sicamous is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Sicamous is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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

Jan-3°26°F
Feb-3°26°F
Mar2°35°F
Apr6°43°F
May12°54°F
Jun15°59°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug19°65°F
Sep14°57°F
Oct7°44°F
Nov2°35°F
Dec-2°29°F

The best time to visit Sicamous 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 43 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sicamous is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 21°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 Sicamous 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 Sicamous 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-5 °C22 °F
0 °C31 °F
3 km/h2 mph
68 mm2.7 in
59 cm23 in
Feb
-6 °C21 °F
0 °C33 °F
3 km/h2 mph
67 mm2.7 in
53 cm21 in
Mar
-2 °C29 °F
7 °C44 °F
4 km/h2 mph
63 mm2.5 in
32 cm13 in
Apr
2 °C35 °F
11 °C53 °F
4 km/h2 mph
57 mm2.3 in
13 cm5 in
May
7 °C44 °F
18 °C65 °F
4 km/h2 mph
64 mm2.5 in
2 cm1 in
Jun
10 °C49 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h2 mph
67 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
25 °C78 °F
3 km/h2 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C49 °F
19 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
3 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
3 km/h2 mph
95 mm3.7 in
12 cm5 in
Nov
0 °C32 °F
4 °C40 °F
4 km/h2 mph
99 mm3.9 in
41 cm16 in
Dec
-4 °C25 °F
0 °C32 °F
4 km/h2 mph
94 mm3.7 in
75 cm29 in