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The best time to visit Kelowna

Month-by-month climate averages for Kelowna, British Columbia, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Kelowna is usually May, June and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Kelowna is warmest in July (highs near 33°C) and coldest in January (lows around -4°C), with roughly 393 mm of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February and March.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Kelowna forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Kelowna weather by month

what to expect in Kelowna through the year

Here is Kelowna's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Kelowna by season.

Jan
-4°
Cold
Feb
-2°
Cold
Mar
10°
-1°
Cool
Apr
15°
Mild
May
23°
Warm
Jun
25°
12°
Warm
Jul
33°
17°
Hot
Aug
30°
17°
Hot
Sep
24°
13°
Warm
Oct
15°
Mild
Nov
Cold
Dec
Cold
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Kelowna?
The most comfortable time to visit Kelowna is usually May, June and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Kelowna?
July is the warmest month in Kelowna, averaging highs near 33°C.
What is the coldest month in Kelowna?
January is the coldest month in Kelowna, with lows around -4°C. Overnight frost is likely in January, February and March.
When is the rainy season in Kelowna?
The wettest month in Kelowna is usually December, out of roughly 393 mm of precipitation across the year.

Kelowna month by month