Vancouver at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,340 h
- Rain a year
- 1,633 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 70 m
Climate in Vancouver
Vancouver has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while December is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year, Vancouver is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.8 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – September
What is the weather like in Vancouver in October?
In October, Vancouver is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 185 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vancouver.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 53 min07:31 – 18:25
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Vancouver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %17 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Vancouver
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.8 – 11.9 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
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The sea temperature in Vancouver ranges from 7.2 °C in January to 16.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 15.5 and 17.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.2° | 6.7° | 7.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.2° | 6.7° | 7.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.9° | 7.2° | 8.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 9.6° | 8.9° | 10.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 12.1° | 11.3° | 13.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.3° | 13.5° | 15.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.2° | 15.3° | 16.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.5° | 15.5° | 17.7° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.4° | 13.6° | 15.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.3° | 10.8° | 11.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.1° | 8.5° | 9.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.8° | 7.3° | 8.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Vancouver
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Vancouver, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Vancouver: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Vancouver has about 16 rainy days with 185 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1 | 6° | 1° | 7.2° | 3.3 h | 19 | 226 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 7° | 1° | 7.2° | 4.7 h | 15 | 137 |
| MarchMar | 10 | 9° | 3° | 7.9° | 5.2 h | 19 | 184 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 12° | 5° | 9.6° | 7.1 h | 14 | 121 |
| MayMay | 69 | 16° | 8° | 12.1° | 7.9 h | 11 | 86 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 18° | 11° | 14.3° | 8.6 h | 9 | 58 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 22° | 14° | 16.2° | 10.8 h | 5 | 28 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 22° | 15° | 16.5° | 9.9 h | 6 | 43 |
| SeptemberSep | 84 | 19° | 12° | 14.4° | 7.8 h | 9 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 13° | 8° | 11.3° | 5.1 h | 16 | 185 |
| NovemberNov | 2 | 8° | 4° | 9.1° | 3.4 h | 19 | 254 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 5° | 1° | 7.8° | 3.0 h | 19 | 220 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Vancouver
The best time to visit Vancouver is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is November with 254 mm.
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Vancouver month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
1January6° · Sea 7° · 3 h
In January, Vancouver is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 226 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in January12February7° · Sea 7° · 5 h
In February, Vancouver is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 137 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in February10March9° · Sea 8° · 5 h
In March, Vancouver is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 184 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in March40April12° · Sea 10° · 7 h
In April, Vancouver is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in April69May16° · Sea 12° · 8 h
In May, Vancouver is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in May88June18° · Sea 14° · 9 h
In June, Vancouver is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in June99July22° · Sea 16° · 11 h
In July, Vancouver is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in July97August22° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In August, Vancouver is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in August84September19° · Sea 14° · 8 h
In September, Vancouver is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in September37October13° · Sea 11° · 5 h
In October, Vancouver is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 185 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in October2November8° · Sea 9° · 3 h
In November, Vancouver is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 254 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in November0December5° · Sea 8° · 3 h
In December, Vancouver is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 220 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vancouver.
Vancouver in DecemberPlanning a trip to Vancouver
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,570 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Vancouver
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
The best time to visit Vancouver is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Vancouver?
The sea temperature in Vancouver ranges from 7.2 °C in January to 16.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Vancouver in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Vancouver?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. December is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Vancouver?
Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is November with 254 mm. The driest month is July with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vancouver get?
Vancouver gets around 2,340 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.8 hours a day; in December there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver uses the time zone America/Vancouver: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vancouver?
A nonstop flight from London to Vancouver takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,570 km.
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