Penticton, Canada experiences average highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Penticton, Canada Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Penticton, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Apr–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.4/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 16°C / 7°C
Feels Like 14°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 52 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 65%
Wind Speed 10 km/h
Dew Point 5°C
Snow Days 12 days
Frost Days 10 days
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Avg Low18°C
Rain4days
Coldest Month
-3°C
February
Avg High4°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
4days
July
Avg High31°C
Avg Low18°C
Windiest Month
11 km/h
April (Gusts 41)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, November, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:53
Daylight 16.3h
Sunset 21:08
Live conditions—
Penticton on the map · live conditions
Penticton, Canada
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Canada
- City
- Penticton
- Population
- 33.8K
- Coordinates
- 49.48°, -119.59°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 5 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 3°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 3°C / -3°C . Feb: 4°C / -3°C . Mar: 9°C / 2°C . Apr: 14°C / 6°C . May: 22°C / 11°C . Jun: 26°C / 14°C . Jul: 31°C / 18°C . Aug: 31°C / 19°C . Sep: 24°C / 15°C . Oct: 15°C / 8°C . Nov: 7°C / 2°C . Dec: 2°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 61 mm. Feb: 54 mm. Mar: 66 mm. Apr: 51 mm. May: 48 mm. Jun: 41 mm. Jul: 17 mm. Aug: 17 mm. Sep: 36 mm. Oct: 67 mm. Nov: 87 mm. Dec: 81 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 81%. Feb: 74%. Mar: 69%. Apr: 60%. May: 56%. Jun: 53%. Jul: 46%. Aug: 48%. Sep: 61%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 82%. Dec: 80%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 9 km/h . Feb: 10 km/h . Mar: 10 km/h . Apr: 11 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 10 km/h . Jul: 10 km/h . Aug: 10 km/h . Sep: 9 km/h . Oct: 10 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 14h. Aug: 13h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 5h. Dec: 4h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 2. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 18 days. Feb: 17 days. Mar: 14 days. Apr: 8 days. May: 1 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 5 days. Nov: 15 days. Dec: 19 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 31°C | Jul · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -6°C | Feb · -3°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 150 mm | Nov · 87 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 12 km/h | Apr · 11 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / -3°C | 0°C / -6°C | 14days (61 mm) Wet | 4.7h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 4°C / -3°C | 0°C / -7°C | 13days (54 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 74% Muggy | 2.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 9°C / 2°C | 6°C / -1°C | 13days (66 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 69% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 14°C / 6°C | 12°C / 4°C | 11days (51 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 5.2 High | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 22°C / 11°C | 21°C / 10°C | 9days (48 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 14°C | 25°C / 13°C | 8days (41 mm) Wet | 12.9h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 31°C / 18°C | 31°C / 18°C | 4days (17 mm) Good | 13.8h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 31°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 4days (17 mm) Good | 12.5h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 24°C / 15°C | 23°C / 15°C | 7days (36 mm) Good | 10.1h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 8°C | 13°C / 6°C | 11days (67 mm) Wet | 7.5h Good | 73% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 7°C / 2°C | 4°C / -1°C | 16days (87 mm) Wet | 5.1h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 2°C / -2°C | -1°C / -6°C | 15days (81 mm) Wet | 4.4h Fair | 80% Humid | 1.1 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Penticton are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Penticton, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Penticton is July, with average daytime highs of 31°C (88°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Penticton is February, with average overnight lows of -3°C (26°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Penticton is November, averaging 87mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Penticton runs through November, December, January, February, with the heaviest rainfall in November. Based on 10-year averages for Penticton.
Penticton receives approximately 109 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Penticton.
The least favorable months to visit Penticton are January, February, November, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Penticton is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Penticton is 65%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Penticton receives snow. Months with snowfall average 12 snow days and 23 cm (9 in) of accumulation, with about 10 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Penticton are 10 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 11 km/h (7 mph) (gusts up to 41 km/h / 26 mph).
Penticton averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 62%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Penticton is 5°C (41°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Penticton has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Penticton ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 14°C (57°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Penticton. It earns a climate score of 9/10 with Excellent.
For June in Penticton, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 26°C (78°F) and 8 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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