Vancouver weather by month
Average highs run from 48°F in January to 82°F in July, and January nights average 36°F. It gets 37 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 4 inches of snow. The most comfortable months are April to October.
Best time to visit Vancouver
For comfortable weather, go in April to October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F | 36°F | 5.0 in | 1.7 in | 12 | 0 | 9 | cold |
| February | 52°F | 37°F | 3.7 in | 1.2 in | 9 | 0 | 7 | cool |
| March | 57°F | 40°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in | 11 | 0 | 3 | cool |
| April | 62°F | 44°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| June | 74°F | 54°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| July | 82°F | 59°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| August | 82°F | 59°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| September | 77°F | 54°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| October | 64°F | 47°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| November | 54°F | 41°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in | 12 | 0 | 4 | cool |
| December | 47°F | 36°F | 5.8 in | 1.2 in | 13 | 0 | 8 | cold |
| Year | 64°F avg | 46°F avg | 36.9 in | 4.2 in | 93 | 15 | 32 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Portland Intl. Airport, OR (USW00024229), 3.8 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Vancouver
The shortest day is December 21, with 8h 41m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 42m. The earliest sunset comes around December 4 (4:26 pm) and the latest around June 20 (9:03 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 130 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 am | 4:53 pm | 9h 06m |
| February | 7:12 am | 5:37 pm | 10h 25m |
| March | 7:22 am | 7:16 pm | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:24 am | 7:57 pm | 13h 32m |
| May | 5:39 am | 8:34 pm | 14h 55m |
| June | 5:20 am | 9:01 pm | 15h 41m |
| July | 5:36 am | 8:56 pm | 15h 20m |
| August | 6:11 am | 8:17 pm | 14h 06m |
| September | 6:49 am | 7:21 pm | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:27 am | 6:24 pm | 10h 57m |
| November | 7:10 am | 4:39 pm | 9h 29m |
| December | 7:44 am | 4:26 pm | 8h 42m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Vancouver with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Vancouver getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 1.8°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Vancouver.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Vancouver?
August is the warmest month, with an average high of 82°F and an average low of 59°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Vancouver?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 36°F and highs of 48°F.
What is the rainiest month in Vancouver?
December gets the most precipitation, 5.8 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.5 inches.
Does it snow in Vancouver?
Yes. Vancouver averages 4 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
For comfortable weather, April to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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