Late summer · Weather & things to do
Vancouver in August
Little changes in Vancouver from July: highs stay near 75°F (24°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), and about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain falls.
At 86/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 2.4 in (61 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 75°F (24°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights cool to an average low of 61°F (16°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.4 in (61 mm).
Plan around August
August is one of Vancouver's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 68°F.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by September, the score drops to 81/100.
- Comfort holds steady from July (88 → 86/100).
- August sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes75°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vancouver in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Grouse Mountain
Gondola to city-and-ocean views, grizzly refuge and the steep Grouse Grind hike.
Why now August scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gastown
Oldest neighbourhood of brick warehouses, the steam clock and restaurants on cobbled Water Street.
Why now Highs near 75°F and 2.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Kitsilano Beach
Sandy city beach with mountain views and a long saltwater outdoor pool.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Vij's
Landmark Indian restaurant famous for lamb popsicles in fenugreek cream curry.
Stanley Park Seawall
Ten-kilometre waterfront path around a forested park, with totem poles at Brockton Point.
Nearby in August
- San Juan Island in August~52 mi · highs 70°F, 1.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Whistler in August~58 mi · highs 71°F, 2.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Victoria in August~60 mi · highs 70°F, 1.1 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Olympic NP in August~105 mi · highs 59°F, 1.7 in rain · 9°C (15°F) cooler by day, drier
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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Vancouver?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain. August is inside the Jun – Sep window our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends.
How hot is Vancouver in August?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in August?
Some: about 2.4 in (61 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 85.6 in (2175 mm).
What should I pack for Vancouver in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (75°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in August
- Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria Jun – Sep
Planning Vancouver in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.