The weather in October in Vancouver

It's cool in October in Vancouver with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Vancouver. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Vancouver, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 21°C in 2022, Vancouver reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Vancouver is 12°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 152 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Vancouver

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Vancouver. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Vancouver New York
Average temperature 14°C 21°C
Max. temperature 17°C 26°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 152 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 18 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Vancouver with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 15°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Vancouver is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in October in Vancouver

Temperature in October in Vancouver over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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.

Daily Precipitation in October in Vancouver

Total precipitation in October in Vancouver over the years

Daily UV index in October in Vancouver

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Vancouver, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.