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Best Time to Visit Vancouver
Vancouver is best in summer (Jun-Sep) with warm weather and long days. Winters are mild but very rainy. Spring and fall are pleasant but wet.
Best Months to Visit
Jun
16°C45mm4/5
Jul
18°C35mm5/5
Aug
18°C35mm5/5
Sep
16°C50mm3/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
4°
Jan
5°
Feb
7°
Mar
10°
Apr
13°
May
16°
Jun
18°
Jul
18°
Aug
16°
Sep
11°
Oct
7°
Nov
4°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
Off-SeasonTemp4°C / 39°F
Rain150mm
Crowds
Ski season at Whistler
Feb
Off-SeasonTemp5°C / 41°F
Rain115mm
Crowds
Dine Out Vancouver
Mar
Off-SeasonTemp7°C / 45°F
Rain105mm
Crowds
Cherry blossoms begin
Apr
ShoulderTemp10°C / 50°F
Rain70mm
Crowds
Peak cherry blossoms
May
ShoulderTemp13°C / 55°F
Rain55mm
Crowds
Jun
PeakTemp16°C / 61°F
Rain45mm
Crowds
Dragon Boat Festival
Jul
PeakTemp18°C / 64°F
Rain35mm
Crowds
Canada Day
Celebration of Light
Aug
PeakTemp18°C / 64°F
Rain35mm
Crowds
Pride
Pacific National Exhibition
Sep
ShoulderTemp16°C / 61°F
Rain50mm
Crowds
Vancouver International Film Festival
Oct
ShoulderTemp11°C / 52°F
Rain115mm
Crowds
Fall colors
Nov
Off-SeasonTemp7°C / 45°F
Rain170mm
Crowds
Ski season begins
Dec
Off-SeasonTemp4°C / 39°F
Rain160mm
Crowds
Christmas at VanDusen
Canyon Lights
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
- +Lovely weather
- +Driest month
- -Prices rising
- -Peak prices
Shoulder Season
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
- +Drier
- +Warming up
- -Cool
- -Still some rain
Off Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec
- +Skiing!
- +Restaurant deals
- -Very rainy
- -Rainy
Quick Facts — Vancouver
Best Time
June – September
Language
English / French
Currency
CAD (C$)
Timezone
PST (UTC-8)
Avg Budget
$100–180/day
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