Vancouver climate at a glance
Vancouver sees average daytime highs ranging from 6°C in February to 22°C in July. Around 1725 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 159 wet days a year, peaking in November (277 mm) and easing off in July (33 mm). July is the sunniest month at about 13 hours of sunshine. Snow is a regular feature from December to February.
Vancouver temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Vancouver
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Vancouver climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 15.6 h in July. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 2°C | 20.2 | 271 mm | 3.3 h | 85% | 0.1 · Challenging |
| February | 6°C | 1°C | 15.5 | 124 mm | 5.2 h | 80% | 0.5 · Challenging |
| March | 9°C | 3°C | 13.7 | 114 mm | 7.5 h | 80% | 3.1 · Poor |
| April | 11°C | 5°C | 13.5 | 115 mm | 8.9 h | 77% | 4.7 · Poor |
| May | 16°C | 9°C | 10 | 76 mm | 11 h | 79% | 8.0 · Good |
| June | 19°C | 12°C | 10.8 | 72 mm | 12.2 h | 76% | 9.1 · Excellent |
| July | 22°C | 15°C | 5 | 33 mm | 13.1 h | 73% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| August | 22°C | 15°C | 6.2 | 47 mm | 11.9 h | 76% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| September | 19°C | 13°C | 11.3 | 121 mm | 9.2 h | 82% | 8.9 · Excellent |
| October | 13°C | 8°C | 14.5 | 214 mm | 6.3 h | 85% | 5.0 · Fair |
| November | 8°C | 4°C | 17.3 | 277 mm | 4.1 h | 86% | 1.4 · Challenging |
| December | 6°C | 2°C | 21.3 | 261 mm | 2.9 h | 87% | 0.0 · Challenging |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Vancouver?
The best time to visit Vancouver is July–August, when daytime highs average around 22°C with about 5 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Vancouver?
July is the hottest month in Vancouver, with average highs of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vancouver?
November is the rainiest month in Vancouver, with around 277 mm of rainfall over 17.3 rainy days.
Where should you go next month?
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