Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Vancouver in April
Vancouver warms up: highs climb to 53°F (11°C), from 46°F in March, with lows of 42°F (5°C) and about 5.7 in (145 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 53°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 5.7 in (145 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What April feels like
It's cool, with highs near 53°F (11°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 42°F (5°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.7 in (145 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 78%.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort improves from 27/100 in March to 52/100.
- Our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends Jun – Sep, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 53°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.7 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vancouver in April
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
The Keefer Bar
Dim Chinatown cocktail bar using teas, herbs and apothecary-style tinctures in its drinks.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 53°F.
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Arthur Erickson building holding Northwest Coast totem poles and Bill Reid carvings.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 53°F.
Vij's
Landmark Indian restaurant famous for lamb popsicles in fenugreek cream curry.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Granville Island Public Market
Covered market under the bridge with fish, produce, bakeries and food stalls.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Kitsilano Beach
Sandy city beach with mountain views and a long saltwater outdoor pool.
Nearby in April
- San Juan Island in April~52 mi · highs 53°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Whistler in April~58 mi · highs 41°F, 4.8 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, drier
- Victoria in April~60 mi · highs 53°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Olympic NP in April~105 mi · highs 40°F, 5.4 in rain or snow · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~565 m to Vancouver's ~33 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Vancouver in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Vancouver?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 88. Expect highs of 53°F (11°C) and 5.7 in (145 mm) of rain. Our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends Jun – Sep, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vancouver in April?
Average highs are 53°F (11°C) and average lows 42°F (5°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in April?
Yes: about 5.7 in (145 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 85.6 in (2175 mm).
What should I pack for Vancouver in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 53°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.7 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Vancouver in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.