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Vancouver
Which Season to Choose?

Vancouver, between mountains and the Pacific — Stanley Park, Chinatown and skiing 30 minutes from downtown.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 49.28°N 123.12°W
JulyBest month
72°FOptimal temperature
15%Rainy days

When to visit Vancouver?

🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–72°F in July
🌧 Least rain
15% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (65%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10

Best time by type of trip

🏔️Mountains & SkiingDecember–March — Whistler, Grouse Mountain and city-close snow.
🌲Stanley ParkYear-round — old-growth forest, seawall and totem poles.
🍽️Fusion CuisineYear-round — sushi, dim sum and Granville Island Market.
🐻NatureMay–October — bear watching, kayaking and Sea-to-Sky Highway.

Vancouver weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌦️ January36°F43°F58%0.3in3.3h1.1/10
🌦️ February34°F43°F58%0.2in5.9h1.7/10
🌦️ March37°F48°F55%0.2in8.2h3.9/10
🌦️ April43°F54°F48%0.2in11.2h5.0/10
⛅ May48°F61°F32%0.1in13.3h7.1/10
🌤️ June54°F64°F35%0.1in14.1h7.4/10
🌤️ July59°F72°F15%0.0in14.9h8.8/10
🌤️ August59°F72°F19%0.1in13.2h8.4/10
🌤️ September55°F64°F37%0.2in11.0h7.1/10
🌦️ October46°F55°F52%0.3in8.0h4.2/10
🌦️ November39°F48°F62%0.4in3.9h1.6/10
🌧️ December36°F43°F65%0.3in2.4h0.7/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate

Average 12°F, 45% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 21°F, 23% rainy days, 14.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate

Average 13°F, 50% rainy days, 7.6h sunshine/day. Score: 4.3/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate

Average 6°F, 60% rainy days, 3.9h sunshine/day. Score: 1.2/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

July is ideal with 15% rainy days and 22°F.
December is the wettest month with 65% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 22°F.
In winter, the average score is 1.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.

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