Best Time to Visit Gastown
Best time to visit Gastown: Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Summary
Gastown is a district in Vancouver. Gastown is a district known for the steam clock and brick streets.
Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in Gastown with overcast. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 45°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 9%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The closest major airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Stanley Park, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Deception Pass State Park and North Cascades National Park.
In plain terms. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Gastown today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Gastown right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:19 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 47° / 42°
Overcast · 7% rain · wind 6 mph
🌦️ 47° / 43°
Light drizzle · 11% rain · wind 5 mph
Things to do in Gastown
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Gastown.
Quick facts about Gastown
| Type | District |
|---|---|
| City | Vancouver |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 49°17′1″N 123°6′21.6″W (49.2836, -123.106) |
| Known for | the steam clock and brick streets |
| Local time | 1:19 PM (UTC-07:00) |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gastown?
Gastown is a district in Vancouver. Its coordinates are 49.2836, -123.106. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Gastown right now?
It is currently 50°F (10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 91% and wind is 4 mph.
What time zone is Gastown in?
Gastown observes America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:19 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Gastown?
The closest airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 7 mi away, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 132 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 256 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Gastown?
Popular options include Stanley Park, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Deception Pass State Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park and Vancouver Island.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 1:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
