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Oliver
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Spotted Lake, British Columbia
Testalinden Creek
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Horseshoe Mountain
Horseshoe Mountain
British Columbia, Canada

Oliver

Oliver is a small town in British Columbia, Canada, 310 m above sea level. It has a population of about 5,094 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now15°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population5,094
Local time09:58
49.18° N, 119.55° WElevation 310 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
The year in Oliverweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low16° / 5°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep

Best: Apr–May · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Oliver at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

40 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

19 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 36 km

Weather in Oliver

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
15°C

Sunny · wind 3 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct19°6°
Fri23 Oct12°2°
Sat24 Oct12°1°
Sun25 Oct11°4°2.7 mm
Mon26 Oct15°3°0.8 mm
Tue27 Oct15°4°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct12°3°
Thu29 Oct12°3°
Fri30 Oct11°3°

When to go to Oliver

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score192031646562615482561818
High1°6°12°17°23°26°31°30°25°16°7°1°
Low-4°-2°1°4°8°11°14°14°10°5°0°-3°
Rain (mm)342526253741242119263640
Wet days1716151216167108131819

What's on in Oliver

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Oliver

All monuments

More museums: Oliver & District Heritage Society Museum

Outdoors around Oliver

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Desert Gem RV ResortCamp sites
1.2 km
NK'Mip Canyon Desert Golf CourseGolf courses
2.5 km
Fairview Mountain Golf ClubGolf courses
3.8 km
Gallagher LakeCamp sites
6.9 km
McIntyre BluffViewpoints
7.8 km
Spotted LakeViewpoints
8.6 km
Apex Mountain ResortSki area · 45 km of pistes · 4 lifts
34 km
Nickel Plate Cross-Country Ski Trails Recreation SiteSki area · 3 km of pistes
37 km

Nature around Oliver

Nature in Canada

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Canada seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Oliver

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Oliver

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Oliver

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Oliver from above

Getting to Oliver

Penticton AirportYYF
31 km
Kelowna International AirportYLW
87 km
Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional AirportYCG
140 km

Places near Oliver

Places with a climate like Oliver

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Oliver?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Oliver.
What is the hottest month in Oliver?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Oliver?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Oliver?
December is the wettest month with about 40 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.