WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Kamloops is BC’s second-sunniest city with over 2,000 hours of sunshine each year — an ideal destination, no matter what the season. Spring comes early here and our summers are sunny and warm. Fall is sunny and mild, and in the winter, our mountains are renowned for their dry powder snow — perfect for all your favourite winter activities.
Kamloops has a landscape like no other. We’re located in the dramatic setting of mountains, river valleys, deserts and grasslands. Nowhere else in BC can you search for fossils, enjoy the backcountry and hundreds of lakes, experience the grasslands and explore sage-covered hills under wide open skies — all in a single day!
What Should I Wear?
Each season is distinct in Kamloops so there is a wide variety of temperatures and weather patterns.
· Spring (March to May) is moderately cool with a mix of sunshine, wind and rain. Long pants, a waterproof jacket, sweater, hat/umbrella and close-toed shoes are appropriate. Sandals will be ok at times. Best to dress in layers.
· Summer (June to mid-September) can reach temperatures in the high 35 degrees (Celsius) with the odd rainstorm and relatively low humidity. Shorts, T-shirts, sandals, a hat, and a light sweater or jacket is appropriate dress. There are lots of opportunities to relax by the water and all forms of bathing suits are appropriate. Remember to bring sunscreen and sunglasses!
· Fall (Mid September to mid-November) has beautiful warm sunny days, but has colder nights and a cool wind. Pants/long shorts, T-shirt, sweater, jacket and both close-toed and open-toed shoes are fine as early fall is still quite warm, about 25 degrees (Celsius), cooling to an average of 2-5 degrees (Celsius) by the end of fall. It is not uncommon to have below freezing temperatures in the evening so it is recommended to dress in layers.
· Winter (December to February) is snowy and cold, yet days are mainly sunny and sometimes windy. The valley is quite mild with lows of -15 to - 25 degrees (Celsius) and snowfall of about 6 inches, while the mountains receive heavy snowfall (4 to 8 feet) and temperatures dipping to -30 to -50 degrees Celsius. Layered clothing, warm jackets/vest, gloves/scarf and close-toed shoes and/or boots are appropriate. Depending on your activities, sunglasses and snow-gear (i.e. snow pants and thermal underclothes) are also appropriate.