Best time to visit Vancouver

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When is the best time to visit Vancouver?

The best time to visit Vancouver is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Vancouver6
    Jan
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Vancouver8
    Feb
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Vancouver11
    Mar
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Vancouver13
    Apr
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Vancouver17
    May
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Vancouver20
    Jun
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Vancouver22
    Jul
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Vancouver22
    Aug
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Vancouver19
    Sep
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Vancouver14
    Oct
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Vancouver9
    Nov
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Vancouver6
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Vancouver?

The hottest time of year in Vancouver is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 22°C.

Which month has the most rain in Vancouver?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Vancouver with 228mm on average. There are normally 21 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Vancouver?

The sunniest time of year in Vancouver is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 58% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Vancouver?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Vancouver in August when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for British Columbia (Vancouver) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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