Best Time to Visit Vancouver, Washington, USA
Vancouver is at its sunniest and driest in June–September.
The best time to visit Vancouver for sunny, dry weather is June–September — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.5°C / 40.1°F in January to 19.6°C / 67.3°F in August, with rainfall from 20 mm / 0.8 in (July) to 169 mm / 6.7 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Vancouver, Washington, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Vancouver's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 16.7°C62.1°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19.4°C66.9°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 19.6°C67.3°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 17.1°C62.8°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
The best time to visit Vancouver for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 19.6°C / 67.3°F, and the driest is July with about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Vancouver's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Vancouver?
The rainy season at Vancouver, Washington runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 84 mm / 3.3 in. The wettest single month is December (169 mm / 6.7 in).
What is the driest month in Vancouver?
The driest month in Vancouver is July, averaging about 20 mm / 0.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 19.4°C / 66.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Vancouver?
The least comfortable months for travel to Vancouver — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 169 mm / 6.7 in in December, and the coldest month averages 4.5°C / 40.1°F.
Is Vancouver climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Vancouver figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Vancouver specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.