Vancouver in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +19°C and roughly 7 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 7 rainy days with an average precipitation of 105 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
105 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vancouver has OK weather in September.
Average temperature in Vancouver in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vancouver for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in September averages around +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +23°C.
Is Vancouver warm or cold in September?
Vancouver is typically mild in September.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +15°C to +12°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Vancouver:
Climate in Vancouver in September
Vancouver weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+23°C
+19°C
+14°C
Min. temperature
+8°C
+5°C
-8°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+31°C
+27°C
Rainfall
52 mm
105 mm
208 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
73%
78%
82%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
9
7
4
Cloudy days
18
16
14
Rainy days
4
7
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August.It’s getting colder in September. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 52 mm to 105 mm.Humidity rises from 73% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in August to 7 in September.
October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Vancouver in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Vancouver is gradually decreasing during September, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Vancouver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 30% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 24 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during September, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Vancouver wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 301 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 52 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last September in Vancouver?
This is the weather in Vancouver in September 2023:
1 September
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+29°C
2 September
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+28°C
3 September
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+28°C
4 September
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+22°C
5 September
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+22°C
6 September
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+25°C
7 September
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+24°C
8 September
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+22°C
9 September
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+27°C
10 September
🌫️
+29°C
11 September
🌫️
+28°C
12 September
🌫️
+27°C
13 September
🌫️
+23°C
14 September
🌫️
+21°C
15 September
🌫️
+20°C
16 September
🌧️
+19°C
17 September
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+18°C
18 September
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+23°C
19 September
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+24°C
20 September
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+26°C
21 September
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+25°C
22 September
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+23°C
23 September
🌧️
+20°C
24 September
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+21°C
25 September
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+24°C
26 September
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+27°C
27 September
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+27°C
28 September
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+24°C
29 September
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+21°C
30 September
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+23°C
In September 2023 Vancouver had 16 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in September?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Vancouver climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Vancouver in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2015 (+19°C) and the highest in 2022 (+26°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 351 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vancouver in September:
Is September a good time to visit Vancouver?
It’s always a good time to visit Vancouver, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Vancouver in September?
September has mild temperatures in Vancouver. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Vancouver rainy in September?
Vancouver is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Vancouver in September?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vancouver in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vancouver, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.