Vancouver (WA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Vancouver can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C (45°F) during cooler months like December.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in August to around 1°C (34°F) during December.

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Temperature ranges by month

Vancouver is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1058 mm (42 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 188 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month August brings less rainfall, with 12 mm (0.5 in) over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Vancouver Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Vancouver. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 11.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Vancouver.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 83%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in September and October and higher in January. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)