Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Vancouver in October
Vancouver cools off: highs slip to 57°F (14°C), from 68°F in September, with lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 9.2 in (233 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 51/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 9.2 in (233 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 29 min
- Comfort score
- 51/100 · Fair
What October feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 57°F (14°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 47°F (8°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 9.2 in (233 mm) across the month.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 81/100 in September to 51/100.
- Our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends Jun – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes9.2 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 October
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Vij's
Landmark Indian restaurant famous for lamb popsicles in fenugreek cream curry.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.2 in of rain.
Granville Island Public Market
Covered market under the bridge with fish, produce, bakeries and food stalls.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 9.2 in of rain.
The Keefer Bar
Dim Chinatown cocktail bar using teas, herbs and apothecary-style tinctures in its drinks.
Why now Easy to slot in when October's rain moves in.
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Arthur Erickson building holding Northwest Coast totem poles and Bill Reid carvings.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in October.
Stanley Park Seawall
Ten-kilometre waterfront path around a forested park, with totem poles at Brockton Point.
Nearby in October
- San Juan Island in October~52 mi · highs 56°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Whistler in October~58 mi · highs 50°F, 8.1 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
- Victoria in October~60 mi · highs 56°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Olympic NP in October~105 mi · highs 44°F, 7.8 in rain · 7°C (13°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Vancouver?
It's middling, scoring 51/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 88. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 9.2 in (233 mm) of rain. Our Vancouver, Whistler & Victoria route recommends Jun – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vancouver in October?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in October?
Yes: about 9.2 in (233 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 85.6 in (2175 mm).
What should I pack for Vancouver in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (9.2 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Vancouver in October?
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