Herald Provincial ParkWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Herald Provincial Park#
Summer is the clear season for Herald Provincial Park - warm water, boating, and full campground services.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 60-85°F (16-29°C)
Warmest and best for swimming, boating and camping - expect sun and afternoon winds.
Spring-Early Summer
May-Jun · 45-70°F (7-21°C)
Quieter, with migrating birds and early wildflowers; campsites just coming online for the season.
Fall
Sep-Oct · 35-60°F (2-16°C)
Cooling water and quieter shores; some facilities begin to close.
Weather & Climate near Herald Provincial Park#
Climate
Herald Provincial Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (665 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 35
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 0° | -6° | 64 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 3° | -3° | 39 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -2° - 8° | 2° | 37 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 14° | 7° | 44 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 6° - 20° | 13° | 61 mm | - | - | 2.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 23° | 17° | 66 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 26° | 19° | 55 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 26° | 19° | 43 mm | - | - | 1.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 20° | 14° | 47 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 58 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 5° | 0° | 78 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 1° | -4° | 73 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Herald Provincial Park#
Herald Provincial Park is accessed from the Trans‑Canada Highway (Highway 1) about 30-40 km west of Kamloops, near the small community of Savona. If driving westbound from Kamloops, watch for the park turnoff close to mile markers for Savona; the park sits on the lake’s north shore and has a small signed parking area and campground entrance.
Tips for Visiting Herald Provincial Park#
- Bring a windproof layer-Kamloops Lake funnels afternoon gusts across the sandiers of the park.
- If launching a boat, use the small launch and expect limited amenities-pack supplies.
- The park is small and often quiet; plan a picnic and a shoreline walk rather than a long hike.