Best time to visit Vancouver
The best months to visit Vancouver are July, August and September, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
July, August and September score best for Vancouver weather:
- July22° / 14°CJuly is the driest and sunniest month, ideal for beaches, ferries, and North Shore viewpoints.
- August22° / 14°CAugust stays dry and warm, with wildfire-smoke checks useful before mountain days.
- September19° / 11°CSeptember is mild and less crowded, good for Granville Island and Stanley Park before fall rains.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Vancouver weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 1° | 174 | 18 | 8h | 7° |
| February | 8° | 2° | 91 | 13 | 10h | 6° |
| March | 10° | 3° | 106 | 14 | 12h | 8° |
| April | 13° | 6° | 86 | 12 | 14h | 10° |
| May | 17° | 9° | 59 | 10 | 15h | 14° |
| June | 20° | 12° | 51 | 8 | 16h | 17° |
| JulyBest weather | 22° | 14° | 34 | 4 | 16h | 19° |
| AugustBest weather | 22° | 14° | 36 | 5 | 14h | 19° |
| SeptemberBest weather | 19° | 11° | 52 | 6 | 12h | 18° |
| October | 14° | 7° | 124 | 13 | 11h | 12° |
| November | 9° | 4° | 175 | 17 | 9h | 10° |
| December | 7° | 1° | 172 | 17 | 8h | 9° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Vancouver month by month
January
Vancouver in January: 6.8°C high, 1.4°C low, 174mm rain over 18 days, 8.4h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
Chinese New Year
February
Vancouver in February: 7.9°C high, 1.5°C low, 91mm rain over 13 days, 9.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Chinese New Year
March
Vancouver in March: 10.1°C high, 3.3°C low, 106mm rain over 14 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
April
Vancouver in April: 13.1°C high, 5.7°C low, 86mm rain over 12 days, 13.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Vancouver in May: 16.9°C high, 9°C low, 59mm rain over 10 days, 15.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
June
Vancouver in June: 19.6°C high, 11.9°C low, 51mm rain over 8 days, 16h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Dragon Boat Festival · Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
JulyBest weather
Vancouver in July: 22.4°C high, 13.9°C low, 34mm rain over 4 days, 15.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
AugustBest weather
Vancouver in August: 22.4°C high, 14°C low, 36mm rain over 5 days, 14.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
SeptemberBest weather
Vancouver in September: 19.1°C high, 11.2°C low, 52mm rain over 6 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
October
Vancouver in October: 13.5°C high, 7°C low, 124mm rain over 13 days, 10.5h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
Vancouver International Film Festival
November
Vancouver in November: 9.3°C high, 3.6°C low, 175mm rain over 17 days, 8.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
December
Vancouver in December: 6.6°C high, 1.2°C low, 172mm rain over 17 days, 8h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
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