Climate of Vancouver is moderate oceanic. Because of the barrier formed of the mountains of Vancouver Island to the west, Vancouver has the warmest temperatures from all major Canadian cities.

Weather in Vancouver is said to be generally rainy. In fact, only half of the days in a year have measurable precipitation on average. Most of the days are still sunny or with measurable sunshine.

It rains more during the winter. It is not uncommon for there to be several consecutive days with some amount of rain, especially from November until March.

While Vancouver’s coastal location serves to moderate its temperatures, sea breezes and mountainous terrain make Greater Vancouver a region of micro-climates. Winters can be dark, as the sky during this time is often covered with low-altitude grey clouds.

Temperatures

Average High Temperatures and Average Low Temperatures for each month, and the range between, are expressed in degrees Celsius (and Fahrenheit):

The range of average temperatures within a year in Vancouver is between 0 and 21 degrees Celsius (32 and 71 Fahrenheit). Highest average temperatures are in August. Lowest average temperatures in Vancouver are in January.

Precipitations

Total Average Precipitation for each month is expressed in milimeters (and inch):

Total average precipitation in a year in Vancouver is 1199 mm (47 inch). Most precipitation gets the month of November. Vancouver gets less precipitation in August.

Rain

Total Average Rain (usually a fraction of the total precipitation) for each month is expressed in milimeters (and inch):

Total average accumulated rain in a year in Vancouver is 1158 mm (45 inch). It rains mostly during the month of November. Vancouver gets less rain in August.

Snow

Total Average Snowfall (usually a fraction of the total precipitation) for each month is expressed in milimeters (and inch):

Total average accumulated snowfall in a year in Vancouver is 48 cm (18 inch). It snows mostly during the month of January.

Sunshine (Total)

Sunshine Hours is the total average number of hours with sun light detected every month:

In average, there are 1928 hours with sunshine during a year in Vancouver. The month with most sunny days is usually July. Vancouver gets less sunshine in December.

Weather Forecast for Vancouver

Here is the weather forecast for the next couple of days in Vancouver:

The charts present statistical data collected over several years by external providers.

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