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When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
In general the best time to visit Vancouver is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Vancouver in different months
This is the average weather in Vancouver for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during July.
In March, April, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 90 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 300 mm in November.
January, February, December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +2°C.
Climate in Vancouver
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Vancouver for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +14°C | +14°C | +19°C | +26°C | +33°C | +40°C | +35°C | +35°C | +31°C | +27°C | +18°C | +14°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +6°C | +8°C | +10°C | +13°C | +17°C | +20°C | +23°C | +23°C | +19°C | +14°C | +9°C | +6°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -11°C | -14°C | -6°C | -1°C | +2°C | +6°C | +8°C | +8°C | +5°C | -8°C | -13°C | -14°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +8°C | +8°C | +8°C | +10°C | +11°C | +12°C | +13°C | +12°C | +12°C | +10°C | +9°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 86 | 81 | 78 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 74 | 78 | 83 | 84 | 85 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 246 | 171 | 203 | 159 | 104 | 82 | 52 | 52 | 105 | 208 | 300 | 259 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 18 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Vancouver during the whole year:
The hottest month in Vancouver is August with average maximum temperature going up to +23°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +3°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Vancouver during the whole year:
Vancouver achieves its warmest water temperature in September, where the average sea temperature goes up to +11°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +7°C in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Vancouver looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Vancouver is January with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 72%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Vancouver during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 52 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 22 rainy days and 300 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Vancouver during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vancouver:
What is the hottest month in Vancouver?
The hottest month in Vancouver is August with average maximum temperature of +23°C.
What is the coldest month in Vancouver?
The coldest month in Vancouver is January with minimum temperatures of +3°C.
Is Vancouver worth visiting in winter?
Winter is usually not the best time to go to Vancouver.
When does it rain the least in Vancouver?
if you're looking to visit Vancouver when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for November, December, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 52 mm of rain.
Other cities in Canada
Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.
Monthly weather in Vancouver
Source of the data
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, 2023.
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.