Vancouver (WA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Vancouver can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Vancouver can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like December.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Vancouver is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1058 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy rainfall, averaging 188 mm of precipitation, recorded across 22 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 12 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 4 m/s. It is lower in September and October and higher in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Vancouver in the United States of America
During the months of June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in November and December.
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 188 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 332 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
