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

In Vancouver, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in August to a chilly 7°C (45°F) in January.

Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in August to 2°C (36°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Vancouver experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2282 mm (90 in) of precipitation annually. The seasons in Vancouver bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 344 mm (14 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 55 mm (2.2 in) over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. 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

In Vancouver, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.9 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Vancouver.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 81%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year