AI-generatedVernon at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,320 h
- Rain a year
- 659 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 383 m
Climate in Vernon
Vernon has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year, Vernon is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vernon
The best time to visit Vernon is from April to June and in September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to June and from September to October, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is November with 78 mm of precipitation.
Vernon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vernon in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Vernon in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–30 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Vernon in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–23 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Vernon in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: April – June, September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:1718:08
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 06:57–08:02 · evening 17:23–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–06:57 · evening 18:28–18:41
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.
October in Vernon compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The days get 1.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.9 h |
What is the weather like in Vernon in October?
In October, Vernon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vernon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 51 min07:17 – 18:08
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %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−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
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
Compare two months in Vernon
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 Vernon: score 84 against 57. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 61 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vernon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January2° · 2.9 h
In January, Vernon is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 56 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in January20February4° · 4.4 h
In February, Vernon is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 40 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in February36March10° · 5.4 h
In March, Vernon is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in March74April15° · 7.4 h
In April, Vernon is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in April81May22° · 8.5 h
In May, Vernon is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in May84June25° · 9.3 h
In June, Vernon is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in June58July30° · 11.6 h
In July, Vernon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in July63August30° · 9.9 h
In August, Vernon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in August82September23° · 7.1 h
In September, Vernon is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in September57October14° · 4.4 h
In October, Vernon is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in October8November6° · 2.7 h
In November, Vernon is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 78 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in November8December2° · 2.5 h
In December, Vernon is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 64 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vernon.
Vernon in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vernon
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 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in August (15°). 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 | 11 | 2° | −5° | 2.9 h | 13 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 4° | −4° | 4.4 h | 11 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 36 | 10° | 0° | 5.4 h | 13 | 52 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 15° | 4° | 7.4 h | 11 | 46 |
| MayMay | 81 | 22° | 8° | 8.5 h | 12 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 25° | 11° | 9.3 h | 11 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 30° | 15° | 11.6 h | 7 | 38 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 30° | 15° | 9.9 h | 6 | 33 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 23° | 11° | 7.1 h | 9 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 57 | 14° | 5° | 4.4 h | 13 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 6° | 0° | 2.7 h | 15 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 2° | −4° | 2.5 h | 14 | 64 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Vernon
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 4.4 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Vernon, 41 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Vernon: 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, Vernon has about 13 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Vernon
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 110 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Vernon
How breezy and how cloudy Vernon 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 Vernon typically peaks at 6 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Vernon: mostly cloudy, with about 4.4 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Vernon
How often the day gets hot in Vernon (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, Vernon has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °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
Snow in Vernon
When Vernon 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, Vernon has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 17 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.
Planning a trip to Vernon
Weather for your travel dates
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Vernon 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.
Vernon has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 82
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 57
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.7 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 20 min
- Distance
- 7,320 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.
Good to know: Canada
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Vernon vs Kelowna
In October Kelowna has the better holiday weather (score 63 vs 57). During the day Kelowna is 1 °C warmer than Vernon. Kelowna gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Vernon | Kelowna |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 57 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep | Apr – Jun, Sep |
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Frequently asked questions about Vernon
When is the best time to visit Vernon?
The best time to visit Vernon is from April to June and in September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Vernon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Vernon?
The wettest month is November with 78 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vernon get?
Vernon gets around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Vernon in?
Vernon is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vernon?
A nonstop flight from London to Vernon takes about 9 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,320 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vernon?
Vernon has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 82, summer holidays 61, October half-term 57, Christmas holidays 10.