Vancouver Weather Forecast
Vancouver weather: 71°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Vancouver is a city in British Columbia. Vancouver is known for Mountains meeting the Pacific. It has a population of about 675.000.
Right now it is 71°F (21°C) in Vancouver with clear sky. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 56°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Vancouver is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
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. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 73°F is in line with the 73°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Vancouver today at 10/10. 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 Vancouver right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:55 PM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Vancouver
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 56° | 1% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 61° | 6% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 58° | 2% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 59° | 37% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 56° | 47% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 56° | 43% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 56° | 15% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 61° / 57° | 28% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 57° | 28% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 55° | 38% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 49° | 22% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 53° | 13% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 55° | 19% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 57° | 18% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 58° | 29% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 58° | 23% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 5 |
Climate in Vancouver month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 35° | 8,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 44° | 34° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 48° | 38° | 9,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 43° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 49° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 67° | 54° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 59° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 73° | 59° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 66° | 55° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 56° | 46° | 9,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 48° | 40° | 10,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 38° | 12,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Vancouver
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Vancouver
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Vancouver
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by attraction in Vancouver
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by airport in Vancouver
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by district in Vancouver
1 districts and neighborhoods mapped in this atlas
Explore Vancouver
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vancouver?
Vancouver is a city in British Columbia. Its coordinates are 49.2827, -123.1207. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Vancouver right now?
It is currently 71°F (21°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 80% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Vancouver, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver observes America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00). The local time is 9:55 PM.
How many people live in Vancouver?
Vancouver has a population of approximately 675.000.
What is the nearest airport to Vancouver?
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 Vancouver?
Popular options include Stanley Park, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Deception Pass State Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park and Vancouver Island.
What places are in Vancouver?
Vancouver covers 3 places in this atlas, including Stanley Park, Vancouver International Airport and Gastown.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 August 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
