The month in detail
What to expect in July
Summer in Vancouver brings pleasant temperatures (22°C) and long sunny days (9.3h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
July is the best month of the year in Vancouver. Compared to June: +4°C daytime, 13 pts fewer rainy days, +1.7h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in July
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
13°
Sea
18°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
15.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 33
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Is July the right month?
July is actually the best month of the year in Vancouver. Good timing.
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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 July
If July doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
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 July?
In July, the sea averages 18°C in Vancouver: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Vancouver in July?
The average UV index reaches 7 in July in Vancouver (high), with about 15.6h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.