When to go
The Best Time to Visit Vancouver
Month-by-month climate data for Vancouver, Canada — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Vancouver— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Vancouver: Jul (22°C / 72°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: Jan (~21 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Vancouver climate, month by month
January
6° / 2°C
~21 rain days
Tough
February
6° / 1°C
~16 rain days
Tough
March
9° / 3°C
~15 rain days
Fair
April
11° / 5°C
~13 rain days
Fair
May
15° / 9°C
~11 rain days
Good
June
19° / 12°C
~12 rain days
Excellent
July
22° / 15°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
August
22° / 15°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
September
19° / 13°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
October
13° / 8°C
~15 rain days
Fair
November
8° / 4°C
~19 rain days
Tough
December
6° / 2°C
~21 rain days
Tough
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