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Vancouver in February
Little changes in Vancouver from January: highs stay near 42°F (6°C), lows near 33°F (0°C), and about 6.5 in (165 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 33/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 42°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 33°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 6.5 in (165 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 33/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Afternoons only reach about 42°F (6°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 33°F (0°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 6.5 in (165 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort improves from 19/100 in January to 33/100.
- Our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends Jun – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 42°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.5 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 February
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Vij's
Landmark Indian restaurant famous for lamb popsicles in fenugreek cream curry.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 42°F.
Granville Island Public Market
Covered market under the bridge with fish, produce, bakeries and food stalls.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 42°F.
The Keefer Bar
Dim Chinatown cocktail bar using teas, herbs and apothecary-style tinctures in its drinks.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Grouse Mountain
Gondola to city-and-ocean views, grizzly refuge and the steep Grouse Grind hike.
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Arthur Erickson building holding Northwest Coast totem poles and Bill Reid carvings.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in February
- San Juan Island in February~52 mi · highs 46°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Whistler in February~58 mi · highs 35°F, 5.4 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
- Victoria in February~60 mi · highs 46°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Olympic NP in February~105 mi · highs 31°F, 6.4 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Vancouver?
It's middling, scoring 33/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 88. Expect highs of 42°F (6°C) and 6.5 in (165 mm) of rain. Our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends Jun – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vancouver in February?
Average highs are 42°F (6°C) and average lows 33°F (0°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in February?
Yes: about 6.5 in (165 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 85.6 in (2175 mm).
What should I pack for Vancouver in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.5 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Vancouver in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.