Climate Insights for West Kelowna

Boucherie Centre, Regional District of Central Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada

Hottest
August
25°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
February
-7°C low20°F low
Wettest
November
93 mm rain3.6 in rain
Best to Visit
July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in West Kelowna is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 666 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 93 mm of rainfall. West Kelowna is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. West Kelowna experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in West Kelowna is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 26.2 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3.6 in of rainfall. West Kelowna is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°F. West Kelowna experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 0°Average: -3°Min: -5°FebMax: 1°Average: -3°Min: -7°MarMax: 7°Average: 2°Min: -2°AprMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°MayMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°JunMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°JulMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°AugMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°SepMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 10°OctMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 4°NovMax: 5°Average: 2°Min: 0°DecMax: 1°Average: -2°Min: -4°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°FAverage: 27°FMin: 23°FFebMax: 34°FAverage: 26°FMin: 20°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 35°FMin: 28°FAprMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 35°FMayMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 77°FAverage: 65°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 40°FNovMax: 40°FAverage: 36°FMin: 32°FDecMax: 33°FAverage: 29°FMin: 25°F
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Temperatures in West Kelowna vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°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 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 West Kelowna vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 26°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 52mmFebPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 38mmMarPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 30mmAprPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 11mmMayPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 8mmNovPrecipitation: 93mmSnow: 37mmDecPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 62mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 21inFebPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 15inMarPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 3inNovPrecipitation: 3.6inSnow (in): 15inDecPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 24in
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West Kelowna is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 666 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 55 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 93 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 19 mm. That's 73 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. West Kelowna receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 241cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 62cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.West Kelowna is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.7 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.7 in. That's 2.9 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. West Kelowna receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 95in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 24in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

West Kelowna is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.West Kelowna is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-3°27°F
Feb-3°26°F
Mar2°35°F
Apr6°43°F
May11°52°F
Jun14°57°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct7°45°F
Nov2°36°F
Dec-2°29°F

The best time to visit West Kelowna 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 20 mm 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 best time to visit West Kelowna 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 0.8 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 20°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for West 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for West Kelowna 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 °C23 °F
0 °C33 °F
6 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.6 in
52 cm21 in
Feb
-7 °C20 °F
1 °C34 °F
6 km/h4 mph
54 mm2.1 in
38 cm15 in
Mar
-2 °C28 °F
7 °C44 °F
6 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.6 in
30 cm12 in
Apr
2 °C35 °F
11 °C53 °F
6 km/h4 mph
50 mm2 in
11 cm4 in
May
6 °C43 °F
17 °C63 °F
6 km/h4 mph
49 mm1.9 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h3 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C56 °F
25 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
44 mm1.7 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
4 °C40 °F
11 °C53 °F
6 km/h4 mph
76 mm3 in
8 cm3 in
Nov
0 °C32 °F
5 °C40 °F
6 km/h4 mph
93 mm3.6 in
37 cm15 in
Dec
-4 °C25 °F
1 °C33 °F
6 km/h4 mph
86 mm3.4 in
62 cm24 in