When to go to Vancouver?
Mountains on one side, ocean on the other, and a seawall path around Stanley Park linking the two. Granville Island's market trades in salmon, cheese and craftwork beneath the bridge, while Gastown's cobbles and cast-iron lamps mark the oldest streets. The gondola up Grouse Mountain exchanges a little effort for the city, the water and the peaks beyond.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Vancouver, aim for May to September.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Vancouver
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9 | 248 | 4 | 27 |
| February | 4.6 | 126 | 4 | 42 |
| March | 6.8 | 152 | 6 | 48 |
| April | 8.4 | 149 | 7 | 53 |
| May | 10.7 | 85 | 12 | 68 |
| June | 11.7 | 81 | 15 | 73 |
| July | 13.4 | 30 | 19 | 83 |
| August | 12.1 | 40 | 19 | 82 |
| September | 9.6 | 64 | 16 | 70 |
| October | 6.7 | 220 | 11 | 44 |
| November | 4.1 | 243 | 5 | 32 |
| December | 2.7 | 271 | 4 | 25 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Vancouver, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is July (about 30 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 19°C). Over the year, an average of 1,708 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Vancouver?
- Stanley Park
- Granville Island
- Gastown district
- Grouse Mountain
Practical info
- Country: Canada
- Airport: Vancouver (YVR)
- Station: Vancouver Pacific Central
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