Vancouver weather in October (British Columbia, Canada)

How is the weather in Vancouver in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Vancouver typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Vancouver in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 241 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 241 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36%  

Where to go in Canada in October

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

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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 October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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