Vancouver on clear days of the year. What is the climate in Vancouver (Canada)

Vancouver's weather and climate are greatly influenced by the proximity of mountains and Pacific Ocean. If coastline British Columbia boasts enough a large number precipitation, the city itself is covered by Vancouver Island ( Vancouver Island) - here the amount of precipitation is much less. Yet the proximity of the ocean makes Vancouver's climate humid and mild, and autumn and winter pass without much cold. At the same time, there are places nearby for winter sports - these are the peaks Grouse,Cypress And Seymour, where heavy snowfalls often occur. Golf is becoming a popular sport all year round, thanks again to temperate climate, many Vancouver golf courses are open throughout the year. Mild climatic conditions and humidity gave the surrounding areas of Vancouver a variety of flowers, thanks to which the city began to be called the “land of lotuses” - beautiful view and the magnificent aroma of which delight tourists and local residents.

Weather

Before going on a trip to nature, “shopping”, traveling or just walking around the city, it is advisable for you to look weather forecast, study the map of the place where you are going.

You can view the weather forecast by clicking on the banner on the right. On this site you can easily find out about the weather in any corner of Vancouver, on any day and at any time!

Cities of Greater Vancouver located approximately like geographical map metropolis. Only Nanaimo is not included in the area Greater Vancouver(Nanaimo is located on Vancouver Island), as well as a world famous ski resort Whistler(Whistler) is located two hours from Vancouver.

On the real weather mapGreater Vancouver reflects the weather at this point in time in the cities of West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam , Maple Ridge, Richmond, Delta, New Westminster, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford and Vancouver Island Nanaimo (Vancouver Island).

If you enjoy leisurely walking, we recommend visiting the Capilano Bridge, Stanley Park and Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood, Gestown

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Currently, this bridge, which is without a doubt one of the landmarks of Vancouver, is privately owned. At the same time, anyone can walk along it. From a height of 70 meters above the river, after which the bridge is named, a fascinating sight opens up - centuries-old fir trees create a unique ambiance of pristine nature, which involuntarily makes you think about the frailty of human existence. The construction of this structure was carried out according to the design of the Scottish engineer J.G. McCain in 1889. Unfortunately, the original appearance could not be preserved - in 1956, the suspension bridge, with a total length of 137 meters, was completely rebuilt. Recommended for thrill seekers!

Vancouver, like all of Canada as a whole, stands out for its favorable environmental situation. Numerous parks play a big role in this. While in Stanley Park, it will be difficult for you to imagine that very nearby a huge metropolis sparkles with lights and lives its own life - you will be surrounded by a dense forest with its clear lakes. At the same time, the park area is equipped with signs, bicycle and pedestrian paths for the convenience of visitors.

This place is the oldest district of Vancouver, about which you can hear many legends. And although, by European standards, a time period of three hundred years does not seem that long, on the North American continent there is a different opinion - its own history exists here too. And the Gestown area is part of this history. The architecture of this place allows you to get an idea of what the city looked like during the reign of Queen Victoria. Special attention attract chatty jack sculpture in Maple Tree Park, after which the area is named ( Gassie- talkative), and also one of iconic characters cities - steam clock. Gestown has a great variety of shops and boutiques, which will allow all tourists to bring a wonderful souvenir from their trip.

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meteoblue weather charts are based on 30 years of weather models available for every point on Earth. They provide useful indicators of typical climatic features and expected weather conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine or wind). Meteorological data models have a spatial resolution of about 30 km in diameter and may not reproduce all local weather phenomena, such as thunderstorms, local winds or tornadoes.

You can study the climate of any location, such as the Amazon rainforest, West African savannas, Sahara Desert, Siberian tundra or Himalayas.

30 years of hourly historical data for Vancouver can be purchased with history+. You will be able to download CSV files for weather parameters such as temperature, wind, cloudiness and precipitation relative to any location globe. The last 2 weeks of data for the City of Vancouver are available for free evaluation of the package.

Average temperature and precipitation

The "mean daily maximum" (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Vancouver. Likewise, the "Minimum Average Daily Temperature" (solid blue line) indicates the minimum average temperature. Hot Days and Cold Nights (the dotted red and blue lines indicate the average temperature of the hottest day and coldest night of each month for 30 years. When planning your vacation, you'll be aware of the average temperature and prepared for both the hottest and coldest on cold days. The default settings do not include wind speed indicators, but you can enable this option using the button on the graph.

The rainfall schedule is useful for seasonal variations, such as the monsoon climate in India or the humid period in Africa.

Cloudy, sunny and precipitation days

The graph indicates the number of sunny, partly cloudy, foggy, and precipitation days. Days when the cloud layer does not exceed 20% are considered sunny; 20-80% cover is considered partly cloudy, and more than 80% is considered completely cloudy. While the weather in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is mostly cloudy, Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert is one of the most sunny places on the ground.

Attention: In countries with tropical climate, such as Malaysia or Indonesia, the forecast for the number of days of precipitation may be overestimated by a factor of two.

Maximum temperatures

The maximum temperature diagram for Vancouver displays how many days per month reach certain temperatures. In Dubai, one of the hottest cities on earth, temperatures almost never fall below 40°C in July. You can also see a chart of cold winters in Moscow, which shows that only a few days in a month maximum temperature barely reaches -10°C.

Precipitation

The precipitation diagram for Vancouver shows how many days per month, certain precipitation amounts are reached. In areas with tropical or monsoon climate, the precipitation forecast may be underestimated.

Wind speed

The diagram for Vancouver shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed. An interesting example is the Tibetan Plateau, where the monsoons produce prolonged strong winds from December to April and calm air flows from June to October.

Wind speed units can be changed in the preferences section (top right corner).

Wind speed rose

The wind rose for Vancouver shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. Example - southwest wind: The wind blows from southwest (SW) to northeast (NE). Cape Horn, the most southern point V South America, is characterized by a characteristic powerful westerly wind, which significantly impedes passage from east to west, especially for sailing ships.

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British Columbia. It is included in the ranking of the best cities in the world for quality of life. This metropolis is located in a unique most beautiful place. On one side it is surrounded by mountains, on the other, its shores are washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Vancouver's climate is no less unique. His characteristic features We'll look at it in detail in this article.

Where is Vancouver located?

The city is located in western Canada, on east coast Pacific Ocean. It is separated from the continental part by rocky mountains that protect it from the winds. Some peaks all year round covered with snow. The remaining three sides of the city are surrounded by the ocean. But this does not mean that Vancouver's climate is harsh, and there are strong winds and storms. In fact, the city is protected from oceanic influence by the island of the same name, whose area is 31,285 km2.

The Kuroshio Current, which washes the shores of Japan, moves in a northerly direction and becomes the North Pacific. Its warm waters refer to the west coast of Canada. All these factors have a beneficial effect on climatic conditions.

Vancouver, as well as the nearby city of Victoria, are considered the warmest in all of Canada. The transition from season to season is hardly noticeable. The only thing that changes is the frequency of rainy days.

Climatic conditions

This place can rightfully be called the warmest in Canada. Climate zone Vancouver - moderate. Winters here are quite warm and summers are cool. On the coast of British Columbia, precipitation falls quite often and heavily, this is due to its proximity to the ocean. However, Vancouver's location is so unique (it is protected from the winds on all sides) that it rains less often here than in other areas of the province, and snow is generally a rare occurrence.

Spring period

At this time it is already relatively warm in Vancouver. Average temperature is within 12-15 degrees. Most local residents prefer cycling. Since spring, crowds of cyclists can be seen on the streets. The nature of Vancouver is unique. Already at the beginning of spring it surprises large number greenery At this time, you should definitely visit city parks and gardens. At this time, the cherry blossoms begin to bloom, presenting an incredible sight.

Winters here are usually rainy, and with the arrival of spring sunny days is getting bigger. Since there is snow on many peaks almost all year round, ski holidays are available.

Vancouver in summer

Summer period quite warm, but not hot. The average temperature is 22 degrees, however, on certain days it can rise to 30. The sea breeze cools the air slightly. Due to this, the temperature drops by several degrees.

In summer weather conditions Suitable for cycling, hiking, mountain biking and golfing. You can also go for a walk in the mountains or on the coast just to get some fresh air.

Despite warm weather The ocean water is quite cool. It warms up only by 20-22 degrees Celsius. Therefore, local residents prefer to swim in lakes.

What to expect from autumn?

The weather remains moderate almost all autumn. On average, the temperature is 6-12 degrees above zero. It gets colder towards mid-October. At this time, the rainy season begins in Vancouver, which will last until March inclusive. You should not leave the house without an umbrella at this time. November is considered the rainiest. At the same time, snow begins to fall in the mountains.

Warm winter

The climate in Vancouver is moderate, and this is evident from winter months. At this time, the average temperature is 3-7 degrees Celsius. Snow is a rare occurrence, even if it falls, it melts quickly. There are very few days when the temperature drops below zero. Precipitation often occurs in the form of rain. Winter is a sad time in Vancouver, but don't despair - if you love mountains and snow, go to ski resort, which is located thirty minutes from the city.

Weather in Vancouver

The climate in this region is quite mild, which is due to the geographical location of the city. We invite you to find out interesting facts about Vancouver weather:

The most hot weather was recorded on July 30, 2009. The thermometer rose to +34.4 °C.
Precipitation in the form of snow falls on average 10-11 times a year.
Temperatures below -10 °C last no more than two days.
In winter, during the daytime, the thermometer practically never drops below zero. On average, sub-zero temperatures during the day occur only 4-5 days a year.
Snow rarely falls, but even if it does, it melts quickly. In Vancouver, there is no such precipitation, so this kind of precipitation can lead to transport collapse. If snow falls and does not melt quickly, this is good reason don't show up for work.

In general, Vancouver's climate is very favorable for people to live. It is not hot here in summer and relatively warm in winter. This is a beautiful corner of nature. In addition, Vancouver is considered the greenest city in Canada.

Taking into account all available weather data in Vancouver (air and water temperature, amount and intensity of rain, cloud cover, day length and wind force), as well as reviews from tourists who vacationed there, we calculated the level of comfort for each month of the year. We bring to your attention the 3 most comfortable months, in our opinion, for a holiday in Vancouver.

Weather in Vancouver by month

Below you can find summary weather data for Vancouver for each month of the year. Select the month you are interested in to get more detailed information.

Month	Comfort	Temperature air during the day	Temperature air at night	Rainy days (precipitation)	Temperature water
January	33.0 %	7.8 °C	4.7 °C	9 days (124 mm)	6.8 °C
February	34.2 %	8.3 °C	5.0 °C	8 days (109 mm)	7.7 °C
March	36.3 %	10.3 °C	6.6 °C	11 days (148 mm)	8.4 °C
April	50.2 %	13.3 °C	8.5 °C	4 days (56 mm)	10.9 °C
May	59.0 %	17.8 °C	11.9 °C	3 days (30 mm)	14.2 °C
June	63.8 %	20.0 °C	13.5 °C	1 day (20 mm)	16.9 °C
July	66.8 %	22.7 °C	15.8 °C	1 day (20 mm)	18.7 °C
August	65.8 %	22.2 °C	16.1 °C	1 day (27 mm)	18.4 °C
September	54.7 %	18.4 °C	13.7 °C	5 days (62 mm)	15.2 °C
October	39.9 %	14.6 °C	11.5 °C	10 days (144 mm)	11.9 °C
November	32.4 %	9.6 °C	6.8 °C	11 days (181 mm)	9.6 °C
December	27.6 %	6.1 °C	2.9 °C	12 days (171 mm)	7.5 °C

Air temperature in Vancouver

The chart below provides detailed information about the average daytime and nighttime temperatures in Vancouver by month. According to our data, the most warm months are July, August and June.

Water temperature in Vancouver

Using the chart below you can choose the most suitable month for beach holiday in Vancouver. Most warm water at sea in Vancouver can be found in July, August and June.

Rainy days and precipitation in Vancouver

An important factor when choosing a time to vacation at a resort is the presence and intensity of rain. We have prepared statistics for you, thanks to which you can find out how many rainy days you can expect in a given month, as well as the amount of precipitation that falls on average per month.