Vancouver, Canada Weather
Vancouver hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 73°F (23°C) is about 5°F (3°C) above the typical August high of 68°F (20°C).
Current conditions in detail
Vancouver weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Vancouver looks sunny, with a high of 73° and an overnight low of 56°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 7 (high).
Vancouver 14-day forecast
About the weather in Vancouver
Located in British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver experiences a oceanic climate with mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Afternoon temperatures peak near 68°F (20°C) in August and dip to about 32°F (0°C) in February, with around 95.0 inches (2412 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Vancouver weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 68°F (20°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 32°F (0°C)
- Record high: 94°F (34°C) · Record low: -9°F (-23°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (21 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 97 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 68°F (20°C) and overnight lows stay near 49°F (10°C). The coolest month is February, with typical highs of 32°F (0°C) and lows around 22°F (-6°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 94°F (34°C) and dropped as low as -9°F (-23°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 16.5 inches (419 mm) of rain over 21 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 97 days in a typical year, mostly from October through June.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Vancouver is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 43°F (6°C) and nights around 29°F (-1°C); expect showers on roughly 45 days across the season, plus around 30 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Vancouver is mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Vancouver is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 48°F (9°C) and nights around 35°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 48 days across the season, plus around 18 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Vancouver is frigid, with daytime highs averaging 32°F (0°C) and nights around 23°F (-5°C); expect showers on roughly 58 days across the season, plus around 48 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Vancouver by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 25° | 21 | 16.5 in | 3.6 h/day | 87% |
| February | 32° | 22° | 17 | 7.1 in | 5.2 h/day | 83% |
| March | 36° | 25° | 17 | 8.5 in | 6.6 h/day | 81% |
| April | 41° | 28° | 16 | 7.0 in | 8.4 h/day | 78% |
| May | 52° | 36° | 11 | 3.0 in | 11.1 h/day | 73% |
| June | 58° | 41° | 14 | 3.4 in | 11.0 h/day | 74% |
| July | 67° | 48° | 9 | 2.0 in | 12.7 h/day | 69% |
| August | 68° | 49° | 9 | 2.8 in | 11.7 h/day | 69% |
| September | 58° | 43° | 13 | 5.6 in | 8.8 h/day | 79% |
| October | 48° | 35° | 16 | 10.1 in | 6.0 h/day | 83% |
| November | 37° | 27° | 19 | 14.6 in | 3.9 h/day | 87% |
| December | 31° | 23° | 21 | 14.4 in | 3.4 h/day | 87% |