When to go · Kamloops
Kamloops, month by month
The best months for Kamloops: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Canada: Deep cold east of the Rockies; ski season in Whistler and Banff; northern lights in Yellowknife.0.4 °C / -5.7 °C, 5 rain days33 °F / 22 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Canada: Québec Winter Carnival and Ottawa's Winterlude; Family Day long weekend in most provinces.3.9 °C / -4.3 °C, 4 rain days39 °F / 24 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Canada: Late ski season; sugar shacks in Québec open for maple season.10.7 °C / -0.5 °C, 5 rain days51 °F / 31 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Canada: Thaw and mud; Rockies trails still snowy; Vancouver cherry blossoms.16.5 °C / 3.2 °C, 5 rain days62 °F / 38 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGreatInside Kamloops's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.22 °C / 8.1 °C, 8 rain days72 °F / 47 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Kamloops's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.25.1 °C / 11.6 °C, 8 rain days77 °F / 53 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dry afternoons); winter highway conditions can disrupt travel.29.3 °C / 14.5 °C, 7 rain days85 °F / 58 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (hot, dry afternoons); winter highway conditions can disrupt travel.28.8 °C / 13.7 °C, 6 rain days84 °F / 57 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Kamloops's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.22.8 °C / 9.2 °C, 6 rain days73 °F / 49 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Kamloops's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.13.6 °C / 3.5 °C, 5 rain days56 °F / 38 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Canada: Grey shoulder season; many seasonal businesses in parks close.5.8 °C / -1.1 °C, 5 rain days42 °F / 30 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across Canada: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.1 °C / -5 °C, 6 rain days34 °F / 23 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday