Vancouver Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Vancouver has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 23°C / 73°F in August, the warmest month, and drop to 6°C / 42°F in February, the coldest. Overnight lows in February average 1°C / 34°F. Vancouver receives about 1765 mm of rain a year across roughly 159 wet days, with December the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Vancouver
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C / 43°F | 2°C / 35°F | 213 mm | 18 |
| February | 6°C / 42°F | 1°C / 34°F | 131 mm | 15 |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 3°C / 37°F | 170 mm | 17 |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 5°C / 41°F | 118 mm | 13 |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 9°C / 48°F | 85 mm | 11 |
| June | 19°C / 67°F | 12°C / 54°F | 65 mm | 10 |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 22 mm | 3 |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 16°C / 60°F | 49 mm | 6 |
| September | 19°C / 66°F | 13°C / 55°F | 105 mm | 10 |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 8°C / 47°F | 234 mm | 16 |
| November | 8°C / 47°F | 4°C / 39°F | 285 mm | 18 |
| December | 6°C / 42°F | 2°C / 35°F | 287 mm | 22 |
Best time to visit Vancouver
July, August, June offer the most comfortable weather in Vancouver: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — July averages 23°C (73°F); August averages 23°C (73°F); June averages 19°C (67°F).
Vancouver climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Vancouver?
- August is the hottest month in Vancouver, with average daytime highs of 23°C / 73°F and overnight lows of 16°C / 60°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Vancouver?
- February is the coldest month in Vancouver, with average highs of 6°C / 42°F and lows of 1°C / 34°F.
- How much rain does Vancouver get a year?
- Vancouver receives about 1765 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 159 wet days. December is the wettest month (287 mm on average) and July the driest (22 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
- July, August, June are the most comfortable months in Vancouver: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in Vancouver →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Vancouver weather page.