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.
May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +23°C during August.
In March, April, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 64 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 301 mm in November.
January, February, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +3°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
+24°C
+32°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
+22°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
Humidity, %
85
80
78
74
73
73
72
73
78
82
84
85
Rain, mm
246
174
204
156
105
83
52
52
105
208
301
257
Snow, mm
15
12
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
15
Average wind speed, m/s
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Sunny Days
2
3
3
3
4
3
10
9
7
4
2
2
Cloud Days
13
12
13
15
18
19
16
18
16
14
11
12
Rainy Days
14
12
15
12
9
8
5
4
7
13
17
15
Snowy Days
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
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.
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 December with average humidity going up to 85%. 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 10 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 52 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is November with approximately 17 rainy days and 301 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 2 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.
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.