The month in detail
What to expect in August
Summer in Vancouver brings pleasant temperatures (22°C) and long sunny days (8.9h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
August ranks 2 out of 12 months in Vancouver.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
6 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Sea
19°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
14.2h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 29
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Vancouver is July (8.4/10), 0.1 pt higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Canada
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyCanadian Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 22°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 6°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 53%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Other destinations in August
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Location
Where is Vancouver ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
CanadaTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.4 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
49.28°N · 123.12°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Vancouver?
July is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 15.0°C lows, 9.3h of sunshine and 14.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Vancouver get in July?
Vancouver averages 9.3 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Vancouver?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Vancouver in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 15.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.
Is Vancouver good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Vancouver scores 0.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.0/10.
When should you avoid Vancouver?
December is the most difficult month to visit Vancouver, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Vancouver in August?
In August, the sea averages 19°C in Vancouver: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Vancouver in August?
The average UV index reaches 6 in August in Vancouver (moderate), with about 14.2h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.