When is the best time to go to Penticton?

When is the best time to go to Penticton? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Penticton are June, July and August
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January, February and December
  • The rainiest months are March, April, May, June and November


Annual weather in Penticton

For full information about the climate and weather in Penticton a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 18°F/31°F
2.4in
February 16°F/31°F
2.6in
March 25°F/38°F
3in
April 34°F/49°F
2.8in
May 47°F/61°F
3.3in
June 52°F/68°F
3.2in
July 58°F/79°F
1.6in
August 56°F/77°F
1.1in
September 47°F/68°F
1.7in
October 34°F/52°F
2.6in
November 25°F/38°F
2.8in
December 16°F/29°F
2.4in


Weather and climate in Penticton

Penticton enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Penticton is 52°F (ranging from 29°F in december to 79°F in july). Annual rainfall is 29.6in, with a minimum of 1.1in in august and a maximum of 3.3in in may.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 49°F°C and, in april, 4 days of rain are expected.
  • Between may and june the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 68°F and it rains in june about 3.2in.
  • From july to august the climate is very good. The temperature rises to 77°F and, in august, 2 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of september the climate is beautiful. the thermometer goes up to 68°F°C and you can expect to have 1.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From october to december the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 27°F in average and it rains in december about 2.4in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Penticton

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Penticton: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Penticton

Find out when Penticton has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Penticton

  • Very low season in Penticton
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
  • Low season in Penticton
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May.
  • High season in Penticton
    The number of visitors to Penticton is high in: June and September.
  • Peak season in Penticton
    The largest number of tourists visiting Penticton is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Penticton month by month



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