Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

Traveling to Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada? If you're planning to go to Okanagan, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada

Based on the climate and weather in Okanagan, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Okanagan, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear out. An unreadable card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection possible.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada by month

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January

January in Okanagan is frosty. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains regularly and snows regularly.

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February

February here is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month and snows once in a while.

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March

If you are traveling to Okanagan in March, you will notice that it can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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April

April here is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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May

Traveling to Okanagan in May, you will notice that it is balmy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 10s C).

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June

In June, Okanagan is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Okanagan, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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July

If you vacation in Okanagan during July, you will probably find that it is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

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August

If you go to Okanagan in August, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (mid 20s C).

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September

September for Okanagan is mild. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

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October

If you visit Okanagan during October, you may find that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

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November

November for Okanagan is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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December

Traveling to Okanagan in December, you will notice that it is frigid and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

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Activities for Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Okanagan.

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