August · Canada
Best time to visit Kelowna in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kelowna in August
Average temperature 19°C, 35 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 59% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
9.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- Humidity
- 59%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Kelowna scores 9.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 19°C, 35 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kelowna spreads along Okanagan Lake with vineyards, orchards and beaches in British Columbia's desert.
August in Kelowna — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 35 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Kelowna at 9.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind July at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kelowna in August?
- In August, Kelowna averages 19°C, 35 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.9/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Kelowna?
- August earns a 9.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kelowna in August?
- Expect about 35 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 59% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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