Home › Weather › Vancouver Weather By Month
Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the BuzzLayer Weather Desk. Data from Environment and Climate Change Canada and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·
Vancouver’s coastal climate keeps winter lows near 1 °C and summer highs around 22 °C, with rain concentrated from November through March. Compared with the live forecast above, this monthly breakdown shows how the Pacific Ocean moderates temperature swings and drives the city’s famously green winters.
What are the average temperatures and rainfall for each month?
January and February are the coolest months, averaging 5 °C (41 °F) and seeing about 170 mm of rain. March warms to 8 °C, while April and May bring increasing sunshine and daytime highs near 14 °C and 18 °C respectively. June and July are the driest period—July averages just 30 mm of rain and a high of 22 °C. August stays similar, then September and October cool to 16 °C–19 °C with rising rainfall. November and December see the most precipitation, around 200 mm each, but temperatures remain near 6 °C. For a detailed look at other regions, see Canada weather hub.
How does Vancouver’s winter compare with other Canadian cities?
Unlike Toronto weather by month, Vancouver rarely sees sustained snow or extreme cold. January’s average low is 1.6 °C, while Calgary or Edmonton often drop below –15 °C. The vancouver temperature by month in winter stays above freezing, meaning rain is far more common than snow. This marine influence also keeps summer nights cooler than inland cities, with July lows around 14 °C.
What is the weather like in Vancouver in May and June?
May and June are transition months: highs rise from 18 °C to 21 °C, rainfall drops sharply, and daylight stretches past 16 hours. Expect frequent mixed sun and cloud, with occasional cooler showers. June is often the start of the driest quarter.
Does it snow much in Vancouver?
On average Vancouver sees only 5–10 snow days per year, with accumulations usually melting within a day. The heaviest snow events are rare and occur in December or January. Higher elevations nearby, such as Cypress Mountain, receive abundant snow for skiing.
Why are temperatures reported in Celsius on this page?
All Canadian official weather reports use Celsius. For reference, 20 °C equals 68 °F. The vancouver weather by month celsius data here matches Environment and Climate Change Canada records. A vancouver weather by month fahrenheit conversion can be done by multiplying °C by 1.8 and adding 32.