Winter
Dec → Feb6°
nights 1 to 2°
- 18 rainy days · 228 mm
- sea 7°
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
- Jan6°not recommended
- Feb6°not recommended
- Mar9°not recommended
- Apr12°not recommended
- May16°fair
- Jun19°recommended
- Jul22°recommended
- Aug23°recommended
- Sep18°recommended
- Oct13°fair
- Nov9°not recommended
- Dec6°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Vancouver, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 2° | 260 mm | 19 d | 7° | |
| February | 6° | 1° | 148 mm | 16 d | 7° | |
| March | 9° | 3° | 171 mm | 16 d | 7° | |
| April | 12° | 5° | 126 mm | 15 d | 9° | |
| May | 16° | 10° | 66 mm | 9 d | 14° | |
| June | 19° | 12° | 68 mm | 10 d | 16° | ✓ |
| July | 22° | 15° | 32 mm | 5 d | 19° | ✓ |
| August | 23° | 15° | 51 mm | 6 d | 19° | ✓ |
| September | 18° | 12° | 129 mm | 12 d | 17° | ✓ |
| October | 13° | 8° | 225 mm | 15 d | 13° | |
| November | 9° | 4° | 315 mm | 19 d | 9° | |
| December | 6° | 2° | 275 mm | 20 d | 8° |
The four seasons in Vancouver, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Stanley Park) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May9 to 16°
nights 3 to 10°
- 13 rainy days · 121 mm
- sea 10°
Summer
Jun → Aug19 to 23°
nights 12 to 15°
- 7 rainy days · 50 mm
- sea 18°
Autumn
Sep → Nov9 to 18°
nights 4 to 12°
- 15 rainy days · 223 mm
- sea 13°
Book early for June to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Vancouver, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 16h13 of daylight, in December 8h12, a difference of 8h01.
8h37Jan
10h03Feb
11h44Mar
13h39Apr
15h18May
16h13Jun
15h51Jul
14h24Aug
12h31Sep
10h40Oct
9h01Nov
8h12Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Stanley Park" (49.30°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Vancouver, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsCherry blossom seasonMarch to AprilCelebration of LightJuly to AugustPacific National ExhibitionAugust to SeptemberSalmon runOctober to NovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: May, June, July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Vancouver, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- March to AprilCherry blossom season
The cherry trees planted along the streets blossom in April, and the festival offers guided walks and picnics under the trees.
- July to AugustCelebration of Light
Three nights of fireworks over English Bay, in late July and early August, with the West End beaches packed with people.
- August to SeptemberPacific National Exhibition
The Hastings Park fair opens its rides, agricultural shows and concerts from late August to Labour Day.
- October to NovemberSalmon run
Salmon swim up the coastal rivers in autumn, and can be watched at the fish ladders of Capilano and Weaver Creek.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended6°2° at night
- 260 mm · 19 d
- sea 7°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended6°1° at night
- 148 mm · 16 d
- sea 7°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended9°3° at night
- 171 mm · 16 d
- sea 7°
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended12°5° at night
- 126 mm · 15 d
- sea 9°
Low season, lower prices
May
Fair16°10° at night
- 66 mm · 9 d
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
June
Recommended19°12° at night
- 68 mm · 10 d
- sea 16°
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended22°15° at night
- 32 mm · 5 d
- sea 19°
High season, book early
August
Recommended23°15° at night
- 51 mm · 6 d
- sea 19°
High season, book early
September
Recommended18°12° at night
- 129 mm · 12 d
- sea 17°
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair13°8° at night
- 225 mm · 15 d
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended9°4° at night
- 315 mm · 19 d
- sea 9°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended6°2° at night
- 275 mm · 20 d
- sea 8°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, 2 °C at night. A very wet month, 260 mm of rain over 19 days. Sea at 7 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. A very wet month, 148 mm of rain over 16 days. Sea at 7 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 9 °C at best, 3 °C at night. A very wet month, 171 mm of rain over 16 days. Sea at 7 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 12 °C at best, 5 °C at night. A very wet month, 126 mm of rain over 15 days. Sea at 9 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Cool: 16 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (66 mm). Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 32 mm over 5 days. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
August. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 6 days. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (129 mm). Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 13 °C at best, 8 °C at night. Frequent rain: 225 mm over 15 days. Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 9 °C at best, 4 °C at night. A very wet month, 315 mm of rain over 19 days. Sea at 9 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, 2 °C at night. A very wet month, 275 mm of rain over 20 days. Sea at 8 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
June to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 18 to 23 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Stanley Park).
Which month should you avoid in Vancouver?
November: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 315 mm over 19 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Stanley Park).
What is the hottest month in Vancouver?
August, with 23 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Stanley Park).
What is the coldest month in Vancouver?
January, with 6 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Stanley Park).
What is the driest month in Vancouver?
July: 32 mm over 5 days of rain, against 315 mm in November, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Vancouver?
The water stays cool all year (warmest 19 °C in July, measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast, Stanley Park): swimming is for the brave.
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