AI-generatedSummerland at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,380 h
- Rain a year
- 624 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 475 m
Climate in Summerland
Summerland has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while December is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year, Summerland is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:1818:10
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:58–08:02 · evening 17:27–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:46–06:58 · evening 18:30–18:43
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Summerland in October?
In October, Summerland is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Summerland.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 52 min07:18 – 18:10
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Vancouver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %68 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %43 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Summerland
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Summerland, 46 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Summerland
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 60 min
- Fair skin
- about 75 min
- Light brown skin
- about 100 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Summerland: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Summerland has about 12 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Summerland
How breezy and how cloudy Summerland is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Summerland typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Summerland: mostly cloudy, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Summerland
How often the day gets hot in Summerland (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Summerland has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Summerland
When Summerland is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Summerland has about 1 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 15 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Summerland
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 1° | −5° | 3.2 h | 14 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 3° | −4° | 4.6 h | 11 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 7° | 0° | 5.4 h | 13 | 61 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 12° | 4° | 7.2 h | 10 | 44 |
| MayMay | 84 | 19° | 8° | 8.3 h | 10 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 89 | 23° | 12° | 9.2 h | 9 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 28° | 16° | 11.6 h | 5 | 24 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 28° | 16° | 9.9 h | 5 | 21 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 22° | 12° | 7.5 h | 8 | 43 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 13° | 6° | 5.0 h | 12 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 5° | 0° | 3.1 h | 16 | 88 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 0° | −5° | 3.0 h | 15 | 71 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
49.60° N, 119.67° W · 475 m · America/Vancouver
Best time to visit Summerland
The best time to visit Summerland is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to June and in September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is November with 88 mm of precipitation.
Summerland through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Summerland in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 7–19 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Summerland in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–28 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Summerland in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 5–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Summerland in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–3 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Summerland for you.
Your best months: May – June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Summerland
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Summerland: score 89 against 54. In June, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 54 | 89better |
| Day high | 13° | 23° |
| Night low | 6° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 48 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Jun, Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Summerland month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January1° · 3 h
In January, Summerland is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 60 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Summerland.
Summerland in January21February3° · 5 h
In February, Summerland is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 44 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Summerland.
Summerland in February26March7° · 5 h
In March, Summerland is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Summerland.
Summerland in March61April12° · 7 h
In April, Summerland is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Summerland.
Summerland in April84May19° · 8 h
In May, Summerland is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Summerland.
Summerland in May89June23° · 9 h
In June, Summerland is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Summerland.
Summerland in June77July28° · 12 h
In July, Summerland is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Summerland.
Summerland in July78August28° · 10 h
In August, Summerland is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Summerland.
Summerland in August87September22° · 8 h
In September, Summerland is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Summerland.
Summerland in September54October13° · 5 h
In October, Summerland is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Summerland.
Summerland in October5November5° · 3 h
In November, Summerland is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 88 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Summerland.
Summerland in November7December0° · 3 h
In December, Summerland is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 71 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Summerland.
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Summerland vs. Penticton (Okanagan)
In October Penticton (Okanagan) has the better holiday weather (score 62 vs. 54). During the day Penticton (Okanagan) is 1 °C warmer than Summerland.
| in October | Summerland | Penticton (Okanagan) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 54 | 62 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Canada in October: the best places
In October, Summerland ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Osoyoos (Okanagan)14°58
- 2Kelowna14°57
- 3SummerlandThis page13°54
- 4Penticton (Okanagan)14°54
- 5Calgary11°48
- 6Kamloops13°44
- 7Saskatoon10°41
- 8Regina10°40
Planning a trip to Summerland
Weather for your travel dates
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Summerland in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Summerland has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 25 min
- Distance
- 7,390 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Summerland
When is the best time to visit Summerland?
The best time to visit Summerland is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Summerland?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 16 °C. December is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Summerland?
The wettest month is November with 88 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Summerland get?
Summerland gets around 2,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Summerland in?
Summerland uses the time zone America/Vancouver: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Summerland?
A nonstop flight from London to Summerland takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Summerland?
Summerland has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 85, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 9.
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