Climate Insights for Coeur d'Alene

The climate in Coeur d'Alene is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 825mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 124mm of rainfall. Coeur d'Alene 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 -4°C. Coeur d'Alene experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Coeur d'Alene vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Coeur d'Alene is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 825mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 124mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8mm. That's 116mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Coeur d'Alene receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 238cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 67cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Coeur d'Alene is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Coeur d'Alene, which began on June 21, 2026. Coeur d'Alene 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Coeur d'Alene is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 24mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Coeur d'Alene 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.