Best time to visit Vancouver

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Summer is dry and spectacular; winter is rainy in the city, snowy in the mountains.

Vancouver month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Poor	7°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	Whistler ski season
February	Poor	8°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Whistler ski season
March	Poor	10°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Whistler ski season
April	Mixed	13°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Mixed	17°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Coastal season
June	Great	19°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Coastal season
July	Great	22°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Coastal season
August	Great	22°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Coastal season
September	Great	19°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Coastal season
October	Mixed	13°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Poor	9°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Poor	6°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	Whistler ski season

Flights to Vancouver are usually cheapest in February–April and October–November. The catch: February–April and October–November are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.
The heaviest rain falls in November–March.

When is the best time to visit Vancouver?

The best time to visit Vancouver is June–September. Summer is dry and spectacular; winter is rainy in the city, snowy in the mountains.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Vancouver?

Flights are usually cheapest in February–April and October–November, when demand is lowest.

When is Vancouver busiest?

Vancouver is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Vancouver?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C, and December the coolest at 6°C. The wettest period is October–May.