maximum temperatures of the sun

On average, the Sun Peaks Resort area has highs of 28 and lows of -7 degrees Celsius. Temperatures typically start to drop below freezing in November and stay well below 0 degrees Celsius during December and January. Temperatures start to rise in February and stay above freezing until next November. On average, Sun Peaks reaches its highest temperatures in July and receives more than 2,000 hours of sunshine per year.

Precipitation from Sun Peaks

December and January usually have the most snowfall with 115 cm and 117 cm respectively; while annually, Sun Peaks receives 559 cm of snow. Guests should note that the depth of the snow may appear smaller than it has actually fallen due to settling over time. For example, a base rise of 8 cm might originally have been 10 cm of snow that had compacted after falling.

Guests staying during the summer months can expect an average of approximately 30mm of rainfall per month. To put this in perspective, coastal regions like the Vancouver metropolitan area receive more than 60mm of rain each month during the summer.

Weather data at Sun Peaks

• Sunniest month: July – 308 hours of sunshine
• Snowiest month: January – 117 cm of new snowfall
• Rainiest month: August – 30 cm of rain

The best time to ski at Sun Peaks

The best time to hit the slopes at Sun Peaks is entirely based on personal preference. If you’re looking for fresh powder, in theory January would be the best time to go as it averages 117cm of fresh snow. If you’re the type who enjoys skiing in the sun, you’ll want to ski late in the season, as temperatures often exceed 0 degrees Celsius in February. March, for example, brings an average of 150 hours of sunshine; however, please note that lift operations typically end in early to mid-April and may sometimes close earlier depending on weather conditions.

The best time to vacation in summer in Sun Peaks

Once again, this is entirely based on personal preference. While July technically offers the highest average temperatures and hours of sunshine, some guests may prefer the slightly cooler temperatures in mid to late August. An added benefit for guests who stay at any mountain resort during the summer is that they can often take advantage of low nightly rates on accommodations due to reduced demand.