Climate Insights for Windermere
Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Windermere is cool. The average annual temperature is 2°C and approximately 791 mm of precipitation falls per year. Windermere receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Windermere 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Windermere experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Windermere is cool. The average annual temperature is 36°F and approximately 31.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Windermere receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Windermere 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 December, February, January, when temperatures can drop to 9°F. Windermere experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Windermere has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -10°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.Windermere has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 60°F. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to 9°F and the daily average is 14°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 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Windermere is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 791 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 66 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 108 mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 44 mm. That's 63 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Windermere receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 368cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 71cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Windermere is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 31.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.3 in of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.7 in. That's 2.5 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Windermere receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 145in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 28in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Windermere 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 January, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Windermere 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 January, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Windermere is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 67 mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -13°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Windermere is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°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 Windermere 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 Windermere 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.