Best Time to Visit Vancouver
Canada · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Vancouver are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Vancouver sees its warmest weather in August, when daytime highs average around 22°C, and its coolest in December (around 5°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2035mm — November is typically the wettest month (~319mm) and July the driest (~55mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from October to April — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 2°C | 280mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 7° / 3°C | 186mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 9° / 4°C | 189mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 12° / 6°C | 152mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 16° / 9°C | 108mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 19° / 12°C | 89mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 22° / 14°C | 55mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 22° / 15°C | 62mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 19° / 13°C | 94mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 13° / 9°C | 227mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 8° / 5°C | 319mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 5° / 2°C | 274mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Vancouver?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Vancouver are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Vancouver?
- August is typically the hottest month in Vancouver, with average daytime highs around 22°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Vancouver?
- November is usually the wettest month, with around 319mm of precipitation.