The best times to visit Kimberley for ideal weather are

June 18th to September 2nd

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Kimberley Travel Info

Weather in Kimberley

Temperature

Average temperatures in Kimberley vary an incredible amount. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for most of the year with a low chance of precipitation most of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 34th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Kimberley, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early August where highs are regularly around 92°F (33.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 53.7°F (12.1°C) at night.

Kimberley Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Kimberley Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Kimberley Perceived Temperature (F)

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Kimberley Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Kimberley Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 30.5 23.2 14.7
Feb 43.2 32.4 23.1
Mar 51.9 38.7 28.2
Apr 56.8 43.6 30
May 66.4 52.8 38.8
Jun 75.8 61.1 46.9
Jul 85 68.7 52.4
Aug 81.9 65.6 50.4
Sep 67.4 53.5 39.9
Oct 59 46.5 34.3
Nov 36.2 26 16.9
Dec 28.2 22.1 15.2

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan -0.8 -4.9 -9.6
Feb 6.2 0.2 -4.9
Mar 11.1 3.7 -2.1
Apr 13.8 6.4 -1.1
May 19.1 11.6 3.8
Jun 24.3 16.2 8.3
Jul 29.4 20.4 11.3
Aug 27.7 18.7 10.2
Sep 19.7 11.9 4.4
Oct 15 8.1 1.3
Nov 2.3 -3.3 -8.4
Dec -2.1 -5.5 -9.3

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Kimberley are April, January, and then July. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early to mid January. For example, on the week of January 8th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid February with an average of 5 days of significant precipitation the week of February 19th.

When can you find snow in Kimberley? Weather stations report large amounts of snow likely to be deepest around January, especially close to mid January. The best time to ski (if at all) in Kimberley is often around around December 3rd when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Kimberley.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Kimberley (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 7% 8 0.8
Feb 50% 2.9 12
Mar 35% 2 8.8
Apr 4% 0 0.5
May 15% 0 1.3
Jun 11% 0 1.2
Jul 7% 0 0.7
Aug 10% 0 0.7
Sep 8% 0 1.4
Oct 10% 0.4 0.7
Nov 25% 2.4 2.4
Dec 29% 3.2 11.5

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 7 20.3 2
Feb 50 7.4 30.5
Mar 35 5.1 22.4
Apr 4 0 1.3
May 15 0 3.3
Jun 11 0 3
Jul 7 0 1.8
Aug 10 0 1.8
Sep 8 0 3.6
Oct 10 1 1.8
Nov 25 6.1 6.1
Dec 29 8.1 29.2

 

Humidity and Wind

Kimberley has some extremely humid months, and slightly dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is July (32.3% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (83.8%).

Wind in Kimberley is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is July, followed by April and May. July’s average wind speed of around 3.7 knots (4.2 MPH or 6.8 KPH) is considered “light air.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in late March where average top sustained speeds reach 7.6 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Kimberley.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 1.6 Barely noticeable 2.8 Barely noticeable
Feb 2.6 Barely noticeable 4.8 Light breeze
Mar 3 Barely noticeable 5.7 Barely noticeable
Apr 3.7 Barely noticeable 6.3 Light breeze
May 3.6 Barely noticeable 6 Barely noticeable
Jun 3.5 Barely noticeable 5.9 Light breeze
Jul 3.7 Barely noticeable 6 Barely noticeable
Aug 3.2 Barely noticeable 5.7 Light breeze
Sep 2.9 Barely noticeable 5.3 Barely noticeable
Oct 2.4 Barely noticeable 4.2 Light breeze
Nov 2.1 Barely noticeable 4.4 Barely noticeable
Dec 1.2 Barely noticeable 2.8 Barely noticeable

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 80.1%
Feb 65.3%
Mar 57.2%
Apr 40.6%
May 43%
Jun 41.7%
Jul 32.3%
Aug 37%
Sep 50.9%
Oct 57.7%
Nov 74.6%
Dec 83.8%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Kimberley?

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The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Kimberley, BC, Canada is July, followed by June and August. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Kimberley in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is somewhat extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 46.8 in December means 46.8% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Kimberley Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 72.9°F (22.7°C) and 35.3°F (1.8°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 1 to 11 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are comfortable. These months see the least precipitation with 2 to 3 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Kimberley, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 70.2°F (21.2°C) and 23.3°F (-4.8°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 2 to 7 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Kimberley to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 17.6°F (-8°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 2 to 14 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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