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The best time to visit Vancouver

Month-by-month climate averages for Vancouver, WA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Vancouver is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Vancouver is warmest in July (highs near 85°F) and coldest in January (lows around 35°F), with roughly 57 inches of precipitation across the year and December the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, September and October.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Vancouver forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Vancouver weather by month

what to expect in Vancouver through the year

Here is Vancouver's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Vancouver by season.

Jan
45°
35°
Cool
Feb
48°
35°
Cool
Mar
52°
37°
Cool
Apr
57°
41°
Cool
May
68°
48°
Mild
Jun
74°
53°
Warm
Jul
85°
59°
Hot
Aug
84°
60°
Warm
Sep
75°
55°
Warm
Oct
64°
48°
Mild
Nov
51°
41°
Cool
Dec
49°
39°
Cool
Wettest

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
The most comfortable time to visit Vancouver is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Vancouver?
July is the warmest month in Vancouver, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Vancouver?
January is the coldest month in Vancouver, with lows around 35°F.
When is the rainy season in Vancouver?
The wettest month in Vancouver is usually December, out of roughly 57 inches of precipitation across the year.

Vancouver month by month