Penticton weather in July
In July, Penticton sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 11°C, with 27 mm of rain across 5.1 wet days and about 15.6 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 25°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 16 hours at the start of July to 15 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Penticton's 2nd-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Penticton's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 11°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 27 mm
- 5.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 h 42 min
- 4:14 AM – 7:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.93 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.9
- out of 10
Penticton is city in British Columbia, Canada.
- Density
- 802/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1908
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 22°C in the first days to 25°C by the end.
A typical July day in Penticton reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 11°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 18°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 5°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 10 |
| 2 | 22 | 10 |
| 3 | 22 | 10 |
| 4 | 22 | 10 |
| 5 | 23 | 10 |
| 6 | 23 | 10 |
| 7 | 23 | 10 |
| 8 | 23 | 10 |
| 9 | 23 | 10 |
| 10 | 23 | 11 |
| 11 | 24 | 11 |
| 12 | 24 | 11 |
| 13 | 24 | 11 |
| 14 | 24 | 11 |
| 15 | 24 | 11 |
| 16 | 24 | 11 |
| 17 | 24 | 11 |
| 18 | 25 | 11 |
| 19 | 25 | 11 |
| 20 | 25 | 12 |
| 21 | 25 | 12 |
| 22 | 25 | 12 |
| 23 | 25 | 12 |
| 24 | 25 | 12 |
| 25 | 25 | 12 |
| 26 | 25 | 12 |
| 27 | 25 | 12 |
| 28 | 26 | 12 |
| 29 | 26 | 12 |
| 30 | 26 | 12 |
| 31 | 26 | 12 |
How July really feels in Penticton
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Penticton weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -1° / -6° | 58 | 12.6 | 12.9 | 8.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 2° / -5° | 44 | 10.4 | 9.5 | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 5° / -2° | 61 | 12.2 | 8.8 | 11.5 | 0.4 |
| Apr | 10° / 1° | 50 | 10.2 | 3.9 | 13.4 | 2.4 |
| May | 16° / 5° | 55 | 10.1 | 0.8 | 15.1 | 5.0 |
| Jun | 19° / 8° | 54 | 9.8 | 0.1 | 16 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 24° / 11° | 27 | 5.1 | 0 | 15.6 | 7.9 |
| Aug | 24° / 12° | 22 | 4.8 | 0 | 14.2 | 8.0 |
| Sep | 19° / 8° | 36 | 6.6 | 0.1 | 12.4 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 10° / 3° | 62 | 11 | 1.9 | 10.5 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 3° / -2° | 84 | 14.8 | 10.9 | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| Dec | -1° / -6° | 67 | 13.8 | 14.6 | 8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 33%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 53 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 55 | 45 |
| 3 | 55 | 45 |
| 4 | 56 | 44 |
| 5 | 58 | 42 |
| 6 | 58 | 42 |
| 7 | 60 | 40 |
| 8 | 60 | 40 |
| 9 | 62 | 38 |
| 10 | 62 | 38 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 67 | 33 |
| 16 | 67 | 33 |
| 17 | 67 | 33 |
| 18 | 69 | 31 |
| 19 | 69 | 31 |
| 20 | 71 | 29 |
| 21 | 72 | 28 |
| 22 | 72 | 28 |
| 23 | 74 | 26 |
| 24 | 74 | 26 |
| 25 | 76 | 24 |
| 26 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 77 | 23 |
| 29 | 77 | 23 |
| 30 | 77 | 23 |
| 31 | 77 | 23 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Penticton gets around 27 mm of rain over 5.1 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 17% and peaks near 24% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 4 | 22 |
| 5 | 22 |
| 6 | 21 |
| 7 | 20 |
| 8 | 20 |
| 9 | 20 |
| 10 | 19 |
| 11 | 19 |
| 12 | 19 |
| 13 | 18 |
| 14 | 18 |
| 15 | 17 |
| 16 | 17 |
| 17 | 17 |
| 18 | 16 |
| 19 | 16 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 14 |
| 23 | 13 |
| 24 | 13 |
| 25 | 12 |
| 26 | 12 |
| 27 | 12 |
| 28 | 12 |
| 29 | 12 |
| 30 | 12 |
| 31 | 12 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 |
| 5 | 99 | 1 |
| 6 | 99 | 1 |
| 7 | 99 | 1 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 99 | 1 |
| 28 | 99 | 1 |
| 29 | 99 | 1 |
| 30 | 99 | 1 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in July
Winds average 5 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 16 hours at the start of July to 15 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:01 AM to 4:32 AM, and sunset from 8:02 PM to 7:37 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:01 | 4:02 | 4:03 | 4:03 | 4:04 | 4:05 | 4:05 | 4:06 | 4:07 | 4:08 | 4:09 | 4:10 | 4:11 | 4:12 | 4:13 | 4:14 | 4:15 | 4:16 | 4:17 | 4:18 | 4:20 | 4:21 | 4:22 | 4:23 | 4:24 | 4:26 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:02 | 8:02 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:39 | 7:38 | 7:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.0 | 4:01 | 8:02 |
| 2 | 16.0 | 4:02 | 8:02 |
| 3 | 16.0 | 4:03 | 8:02 |
| 4 | 16.0 | 4:03 | 8:01 |
| 5 | 15.9 | 4:04 | 8:01 |
| 6 | 15.9 | 4:05 | 8:00 |
| 7 | 15.9 | 4:05 | 8:00 |
| 8 | 15.9 | 4:06 | 8:00 |
| 9 | 15.9 | 4:07 | 7:59 |
| 10 | 15.8 | 4:08 | 7:58 |
| 11 | 15.8 | 4:09 | 7:58 |
| 12 | 15.8 | 4:10 | 7:57 |
| 13 | 15.8 | 4:11 | 7:56 |
| 14 | 15.7 | 4:12 | 7:56 |
| 15 | 15.7 | 4:13 | 7:55 |
| 16 | 15.7 | 4:14 | 7:54 |
| 17 | 15.6 | 4:15 | 7:53 |
| 18 | 15.6 | 4:16 | 7:52 |
| 19 | 15.6 | 4:17 | 7:51 |
| 20 | 15.5 | 4:18 | 7:50 |
| 21 | 15.5 | 4:20 | 7:49 |
| 22 | 15.5 | 4:21 | 7:48 |
| 23 | 15.4 | 4:22 | 7:47 |
| 24 | 15.4 | 4:23 | 7:46 |
| 25 | 15.3 | 4:24 | 7:45 |
| 26 | 15.3 | 4:26 | 7:43 |
| 27 | 15.2 | 4:27 | 7:42 |
| 28 | 15.2 | 4:28 | 7:41 |
| 29 | 15.2 | 4:30 | 7:39 |
| 30 | 15.1 | 4:31 | 7:38 |
| 31 | 15.1 | 4:32 | 7:37 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.93 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.06 kWh/m² to a high of 6.93 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 6.93 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.7 | Intense |
Is July a good time to visit Penticton?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is one of the better times to visit Penticton for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Penticton in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Penticton sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 11°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Penticton in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Penticton peaks around July 17 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 15 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 1 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 6 | High |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 1 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Penticton in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Penticton is worst in August — around 62 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 12.8× the cleanest month (January, 5 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 62 | 22 | 39 | 44 | 6 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Unhealthy | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Good |
| Feb | 5 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 7 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 22 | Moderate |
| Oct | 39 | Poor |
| Nov | 44 | Poor |
| Dec | 6 | Good |
Where is Penticton?
Penticton sits at 49.5°N, 119.6°W, 357 m above sea level, in Canada. The nearest listed city is Okanagan Mission, 38 km away.
Topography around Penticton
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Penticton.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Penticton has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 439 m around an average of 410 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,680 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,336 m.
The land around Penticton is covered by artificial surfaces (40%) and grassland (34%) within 3 km, trees (66%) and grassland (23%) within 16 km, and trees (75%) and grassland (21%) within 80 km.
Canada travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 83% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $55,698
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 97%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Penticton (49.4806°, -119.5858°, elevation 357 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).