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Best time to visit Vancouver: month by month
Short answer
June to September is the best time, dry and sunny, with highs of about 16-22°C in the data (often warmer in the city) and only 7-12 rainy days a month. November to March is cool and rainy, with 16-22 rainy days, but excellent skiing nearby. Spring brings cherry blossom from late March to April.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7°C | 2°C | 19 | low |
| Feb | 6°C | 1°C | 17 | low |
| Mar | 9°C | 3°C | 16 | medium |
| Apr | 11°C | 5°C | 16 | medium |
| May | 16°C | 9°C | 9 | medium |
| Jun | 20°C | 13°C | 10 | high |
| Jul | 23°C | 15°C | 4 | very high |
| Aug | 23°C | 16°C | 6 | very high |
| Sep | 19°C | 13°C | 11 | high |
| Oct | 14°C | 9°C | 15 | medium |
| Nov | 8°C | 4°C | 17 | low |
| Dec | 5°C | 1°C | 21 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cool and showery, with 14-18 rainy days a month; cherry blossom from late March and greener parks by May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
The driest and sunniest months, with highs of about 16-22°C in the data and 7-11 rainy days; peak season.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is still pleasant (16°C, 12 rainy days); October and November get wetter (15-19 rainy days).
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cool and wet, with 16-22 rainy days and highs around freezing in the data (milder by the water); ski season on the nearby mountains.
Events worth planning around
- Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, April
- Celebration of Light fireworks over English Bay, late July to early August
- Vancouver Pride, around early August
- Vancouver International Film Festival, late September to October
- Ski season at Grouse, Cypress and Whistler, roughly December to April
When to avoid
November to January is the wettest period, with grey skies and short days. July and August bring the highest hotel prices; book early.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Vancouver?
June to September, the driest and sunniest months.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver?
Yes, from November to March, with up to about 22 rainy days a month.
Can I ski near Vancouver?
Yes. Grouse and Cypress are close to the city, and Whistler is about 2 hours away.