Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Vancouver in July
Vancouver's warmest month brings highs averaging 75°F (24°C), lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 88/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (50 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C).
Lows average 61°F (16°C).
Humidity averages 76%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Rain is moderate at about 2.0 in (50 mm) for the month.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 38 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of Vancouver's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 75°F, up from 69°F in June.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July & August.
- Humidity season begins: 76% on average, up from 78% in June.
- Comfort improves from 81/100 in June to 88/100.
- July sits inside the Jun – Sep window our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 75°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Vancouver in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Stanley Park Seawall
Ten-kilometre waterfront path around a forested park, with totem poles at Brockton Point.
Why now July scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
137-metre bridge over a canyon plus treetop walkways and a cliffside walk.
Why now Highs near 75°F and 2.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Granville Island Public Market
Covered market under the bridge with fish, produce, bakeries and food stalls.
The Keefer Bar
Dim Chinatown cocktail bar using teas, herbs and apothecary-style tinctures in its drinks.
Miku
Waterfront sushi restaurant known for flame-seared aburi oshi sushi.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in July
- San Juan Island in July~52 mi · highs 70°F, 0.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Whistler in July~58 mi · highs 71°F, 2.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Victoria in July~60 mi · highs 70°F, 0.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Olympic NP in July~105 mi · highs 59°F, 1.2 in rain · 9°C (16°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Vancouver?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain. July is inside the Jun – Sep window our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends.
How hot is Vancouver in July?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in July?
Not much: about 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 85.6 in (2175 mm).
What should I pack for Vancouver in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 75°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in July
- Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria Jun – Sep
Planning Vancouver in July?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.