Vancouver weather in November (British Columbia, Canada)

Planning a trip to Vancouver in November? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In November, Vancouver generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Vancouver in November falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 344 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 60 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, November may not be the ideal month to visit Vancouver. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Vancouver climate page with graphs.

 

Vancouver, monthly averages in November

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 344 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 60 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in Canada in November

Find out more about the weather in Canada in November and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Vancouver in November?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in November.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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