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The climate of Vancouver

The current climate in Vancouver features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 7°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Vancouver, Canada.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Vancouver in recent years was 34°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -8°C in December 2021.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Vancouver gets 1347 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 33 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Canada? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Toronto, Niagara Falls, Lake Louise, or explore other destinations in Canada.

Best time to visit Vancouver?

The best time to visit Vancouver for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Vancouver. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Vancouver

The climate table of Vancouver shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 8 7 10 14 18 21 24 24 19 14 10 7
Temp. min (°C) 4 3 5 7 11 14 16 16 13 9 5 3
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Precipitation (mm) 168 127 125 92 63 42 25 27 89 152 220 217
Snow (cm) 6,6 14 2,2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,8 9,4
UV Index 2 3 4 6 7 7 7 7 5 3 2 1

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Vancouver, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Vancouver

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Yearly Temperature in Vancouver

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Vancouver, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Vancouver

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Vancouver

Average Snowfall per Month in Vancouver

Total Yearly Snowfall in Vancouver

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Vancouver, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Vancouver

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Average weather in Vancouver by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Vancouver. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.