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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7°C | 2°C | 245.2 mm | 17 | 3.9 h | 16.3 km/h | 6.6°C |
| Feb | 6.2°C | 1.1°C | 153.2 mm | 16 | 5.4 h | 16.2 km/h | 6.6°C |
| Mar | 9.2°C | 3.2°C | 191.7 mm | 17 | 7.0 h | 15.9 km/h | 7.1°C |
| Apr | 12.1°C | 5.5°C | 134.8 mm | 15 | 9.1 h | 16.4 km/h | 9°C |
| May | 16.6°C | 9.7°C | 69.4 mm | 9 | 11.6 h | 14.6 km/h | 14.8°C |
| Jun | 19.3°C | 12.5°C | 64.4 mm | 10 | 12.5 h | 14.9 km/h | 16.2°C |
| Jul | 22.4°C | 14.9°C | 36.1 mm | 5 | 13.3 h | 14.1 km/h | 18.4°C |
| Aug | 22.7°C | 15.5°C | 45.6 mm | 6 | 12.3 h | 14.1 km/h | 18.6°C |
| Sep | 18.5°C | 12.6°C | 132.9 mm | 12 | 9.3 h | 14.3 km/h | 16.7°C |
| Oct | 13.4°C | 8.5°C | 234.8 mm | 16 | 6.2 h | 15.4 km/h | 12.9°C |
| Nov | 8.6°C | 4.1°C | 316.5 mm | 18 | 4.3 h | 16.9 km/h | 9.1°C |
| Dec | 5.5°C | 1.5°C | 279.4 mm | 20 | 3.4 h | 16.5 km/h | 7.2°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Vancouver
Vancouver (Canada) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 11 °C. Daytime highs average 13 °C, while nights cool to about 8 °C. The destination sees roughly 1904 mm of rainfall per year and 8.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Where ocean meets mountains — Stanley Park right on the harbour, Whistler ski resort two hours away and one of the world's most liveable cities.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 13.3 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (August, up to 22.7 °C) can get exhausting, while in February nights drop to 1.1 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in December (20 rainy days), driest month is July (5).
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Frequently asked questions about Vancouver
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
The best time to visit Vancouver: May, July and August – best in July (avg. 18.7 °C, 5 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Vancouver?
The warmest month is August with an average of 19.1 °C and daytime highs around 22.7 °C. The coldest month is February with an average of 3.7 °C and night-time lows around 1.1 °C.
How many rainy days does Vancouver have?
December has the most rainy days with 20 rainy days. The driest month is July with 5 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Vancouver?
The water is warmest in August at an average of 18.6 °C and coolest in January at 6.6 °C.