City Trips Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
July, August, September
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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Planning a city trip to Vancouver?
The best time to visit Vancouver for a city trip is July, August, September, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best city trips conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Vancouver
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 29Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 4° | 195 |
February | 32Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 4° | 133 |
March | 33Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 6° | 154 |
April | 52Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 9° | 110 |
May | 77Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 12° | 89 |
June | 91Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 67 |
July | 99Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 17° | 46 |
August | 98Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 55 |
September | 93Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 74 |
October | 59Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 10° | 177 |
November | 29Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 6° | 246 |
December | 29Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 3° | 215 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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