Vancouver Weather, When to Go and Climate Information
(Vancouver, British Columbia - BC, Canada)
Vancouver is one of Canada's more moderate cities in terms of weather and climate. The city of Vancouver does not experience the major highs, lows or extremes of rain and snow that some other Canadian cities experience.
Winter weather in Vancouver is cold but bearable and springs are wet and cool, with a pleasant climate. Summers in Vancouver are dry and warm, with sunny weather, and autumn is generally both cooler and wetter.
Winter
Winter is a cold affair in Vancouver with plenty of rain. December and January's lows are around 5°C / 41°F, with rainfalls of 16 cm / 6 inches and 13 cm / 5 inches respectively. Snowy weather is uncommon in the city, although the surrounding mountain areas invariably receive snow.
Spring
The spring season is cool in Vancouver, while between March and May the temperature rises a good 8 degrees from 10°C / 50°F to 18°C / 64°F. Showers are not uncommon during these months, with March seeing an average rainfall of 11 cm / 4 inches, April an average of 7 cm / 3 inches and May an average of 6 cm / 2 inches.
Summer
Summer weather in Vancouver is a dry and sunny affair with moderate temperatures. The months of July and August see daily highs of 22°C / 72°F, while May and September's highs are generally around 18°C / 64°F. Rain is infrequent and storms are exceedingly rare during this time.
Autumn / Fall
From late September to November, temperatures in Vancouver are cool and drop gradually as the season progresses. Showers can be expected, with October and November seeing the greatest rainfall at 12 cm / 5 inches and 17 cm / 7 inches respectively.
Vancouver Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)
| |
Maximum |
Minimum |
January |
5°C / 41°F |
0°C / 32°F |
February |
8°C / 46°F |
1°C / 34°F |
March |
10°C / 50°F |
2°C / 36°F |
April |
13°C / 55°F |
5°C / 41°F |
May |
17°C / 63°F |
8°C / 46°F |
June |
20°C / 68°F |
11°C / 52°F |
July |
22°C / 72°F |
13°C / 55°F |
August |
22°C / 72°F |
13°C / 55°F |
September |
19°C / 66°F |
10°C / 50°F |
October |
14°C / 57°F |
7°C / 45°F |
November |
10°C / 50°F |
3°C / 37°F |
December |
7°C / 45°F |
1°C / 34°F |
Vancouver Weather Charts - further Vancouver climate statistics and charts.
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