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Kelowna Weather in February

Kelowna in February

The short of it: Kelowna in February averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -4 °C (26 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 10 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -4° · rain 19 mm · daylight 10 h 1 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & June

Thirty years of records give Kelowna an average February high of 4°, a low of -4° and some 19 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 19 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 1 min in mid-February, 88 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Kelowna runs warmer than most and wetter than most in February. Lakeview Heights, 4 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Kelowna, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus January
2° warmer, 14 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 1 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Lakeview HeightsBritish Columbia4 km WSW4°-4°18 mm
Traders CoveBritish Columbia7 km NNW3°-5°21 mm
West KelownaBritish Columbia7 km WSW3°-4°19 mm
Okanagan MissionBritish Columbia7 km S3°-5°19 mm
RutlandBritish Columbia7 km ENE4°-5°19 mm
EllisonBritish Columbia10 km ENE3°-5°20 mm
Smith CreekBritish Columbia10 km WSW3°-5°19 mm
GellatlyBritish Columbia12 km SW3°-3°19 mm

The Almanac · Kelowna Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 19 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kelowna by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°33 mm8 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦✦
February4°-4°19 mm7 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦✦
March9°0°24 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦✦
April16°4°26 mm9 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
May21°8°33 mm8 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June24°11°43 mm8 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°14°26 mm8 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°13°21 mm8 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°9°27 mm7 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°4°33 mm7 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November8°1°36 mm8 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦✦
December3°-2°32 mm8 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kelowna in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kelowna in February?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -4 °C (26 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 4°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 19 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Kelowna?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Kelowna in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 7 min in December to 16 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Kelowna in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Kelowna in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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