Climate of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Point-value climate at Vancouver (British Columbia, Canada). Population approximately 2,313,328.
Located in British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 2,313,328. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.4°C / 38.1°F in January to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in August, with rainfall varying from 54 mm / 2.1 in (July) to 277 mm / 10.9 in (November) — about 1740 mm / 68.5 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Vancouver's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4°C38.1°F | 235 mm9.3″ | — |
| February | 5.2°C41.4°F | 166 mm6.5″ | — |
| March | 6.9°C44.4°F | 163 mm6.4″ | — |
| April | 9.5°C49.1°F | 129 mm5.1″ | — |
| May | 12.9°C55.2°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| June | 15.8°C60.4°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| July | 18.2°C64.8°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| August | 18.5°C65.3°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| September | 15.3°C59.5°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| October | 10.5°C50.9°F | 175 mm6.9″ | — |
| November | 6.5°C43.7°F | 277 mm10.9″ | — |
| December | 4.2°C39.6°F | 233 mm9.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Vancouver?
Vancouver does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Vancouver's warmest month is August at an average of 18.5°C / 65.3°F, and its driest month is July with about 54 mm / 2.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Vancouver?
Vancouver, in British Columbia, Canada, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.4°C / 38.1°F in January to 18.5°C / 65.3°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 1740 mm / 68.5 in, with the wettest month being November (277 mm / 10.9 in) and the driest July (54 mm / 2.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Vancouver in August?
The average temperature in Vancouver in August is 18.5°C / 65.3°F, with rainfall of about 55 mm / 2.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Vancouver?
The driest month in Vancouver is July, with about 54 mm / 2.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.2°C / 64.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Vancouver?
The wettest month in Vancouver is November, with approximately 277 mm / 10.9 in of average monthly rainfall.