Vancouver, Canada Climate by Month
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Vancouver is one of mild summers and cool winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 44°F (7°C) in January to 75°F (24°C) in August, and January nights average 36°F (2°C). About 63 in (1604 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 75°F(24°C)
- Average high, August
- Coldest nights
- 36°F(2°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 63 in(1604 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 73%
- Sunniest: July
Best and worst months in Vancouver
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in July and August, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and about 1.8 in (45 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary is the least pleasant month: it's the coldest, with highs of only 44°F (7°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in July.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Vancouver weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 44°F(7°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 9.7 in(247 mm) | 84% | 0.8 |
| FebFebruary | 47°F(9°C) | 37°F(3°C) | 4.8 in(121 mm) | 77% | 1.8 |
| MarMarch | 51°F(11°C) | 39°F(4°C) | 6.4 in(162 mm) | 69% | 2.6 |
| AprApril | 56°F(14°C) | 43°F(6°C) | 4.7 in(120 mm) | 74% | 4.2 |
| MayMay | 64°F(18°C) | 49°F(10°C) | 3.1 in(80 mm) | 70% | 5.2 |
| JunJune | 69°F(20°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 2.7 in(69 mm) | 64% | 5.5 |
| JulJulyBest | 74°F(24°C) | 58°F(15°C) | 1.5 in(38 mm) | 63% | 5.9 |
| AugAugustBest | 75°F(24°C) | 58°F(15°C) | 2.0 in(52 mm) | 67% | 5.1 |
| SepSeptember | 68°F(20°C) | 53°F(12°C) | 2.8 in(71 mm) | 72% | 3.5 |
| OctOctober | 57°F(14°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 6.8 in(172 mm) | 78% | 1.9 |
| NovNovember | 49°F(10°C) | 40°F(4°C) | 10 in(263 mm) | 80% | 1.0 |
| DecDecember | 45°F(7°C) | 36°F(2°C) | 8.2 in(209 mm) | 82% | 0.7 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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