Vancouver Weather Forecast
Vancouver weather: 44°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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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 | 72° | 59° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 66° | 55° | 2,5 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).
Best time to visit Vancouver
Go in June, July, August and September. 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Vancouver compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Vancouver.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garibaldi Provincial Park | 45 mi | 37°F | 46°F cooler | 79 in |
| Whistler | 58 mi | 45°F | 38°F cooler | 74 in |
| Victoria | 60 mi | 52°F | +33°F warmer | 43 in |
| Deception Pass State Park | 64 mi | 51°F | about the same | 42 in |
| North Cascades National Park | 90 mi | 28°F | 55°F cooler | 83 in |
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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 44°F (7°C) with clear. Humidity is 79% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
June, July, August and September 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 1:04 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 October 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
