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For the most comfortable weather in Vancouver, aim for July & August. July tops our comfort score at 88/100, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain. May & June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 40°F to 75°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 85.6 in (2175 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 41°F5°C | 42°F6°C | 46°F8°C | 53°F11°C | 63°F17°C | 69°F20°C | 75°F24°C | 75°F24°C | 68°F20°C | 57°F14°C | 46°F8°C | 40°F5°C |
| Avg low | 34°F1°C | 33°F0°C | 37°F3°C | 42°F5°C | 50°F10°C | 56°F13°C | 61°F16°C | 61°F16°C | 55°F13°C | 47°F8°C | 39°F4°C | 32°F0°C |
| Rain | 12.7 in323 mm | 6.5 in165 mm | 10.0 in253 mm | 5.7 in145 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 3.3 in84 mm | 2.0 in50 mm | 2.4 in61 mm | 4.8 in122 mm | 9.2 in233 mm | 13.7 in348 mm | 11.6 in295 mm |
| Humidity | 94% | 92% | 91% | 84% | 78% | 78% | 76% | 77% | 81% | 86% | 91% | 94% |
| Cloud | 81% | 75% | 81% | 78% | 71% | 71% | 50% | 50% | 58% | 73% | 81% | 81% |
| Comfort | 19 | 33 | 27 | 52 | 78 | 81 | 88 | 86 | 81 | 51 | 28 | 18 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~565 m (1,854 ft) to Vancouver's ~33 m (108 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 40–42°F (5–6°C) and lows down to 32°F (0°C). It's the wettest season, with about 30.8 in (783 mm) of rain, 36% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 23/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 46°F highs in March to 63°F by May. About 19.4 in (494 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). May score well without being the very best (season average 52/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 69–75°F (20–24°C). It's the driest season, with only about 7.7 in (195 mm) of rain, 9% of the year's total. July feels humid, with humidity near 76%. Comfort peaks here: July & August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 85/100.
Temperatures slide from 68°F highs in September to 46°F by November. About 27.7 in (703 mm) of rain falls across these months, 32% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 39°F (4°C). September score well without being the very best (season average 53/100).
By comfort score: 5 Great, 2 Fair and 5 Tough. Great months: May – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Vancouver, aim for July & August. July tops our comfort score at 88/100, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain. May & June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
November is the wettest month, averaging about 13.7 in (348 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 2.0 in (50 mm). The yearly total is around 85.6 in (2175 mm).
December is the coldest, with average lows of 32°F (0°C) and highs of 40°F (5°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 75°F (24°C).
Yes: in July humidity averages 76% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 75°F (24°C).
Not on average: even in December, the coldest month, lows average 32°F (0°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
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