Canada · 30-year monthly climate averages
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.
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.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| 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 |
January in Vancouver is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 280mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
February in Vancouver is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 186mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Vancouver is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (49°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 189mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Vancouver is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 152mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Vancouver is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 108mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Vancouver is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 89mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
July in Vancouver is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Vancouver is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (58°F). Expect roughly 62mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Vancouver is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 94mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
October in Vancouver is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (56°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 227mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Vancouver is chilly, with average daytime highs around 8°C (47°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (40°F). Expect roughly 319mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Vancouver is cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C (42°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 274mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket