Weather radar Vancouver
Real-time precipitation radar · British Columbia · Canada
Vancouver climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Vancouver shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6.9° | 6.9° | 10.2° | 12.9° | 16.9° | 20.3° | 24° | 23.7° | 20° | 14.6° | 9.3° | 6.7° |
| Avg low (°C) | 3° | 2.3° | 4.3° | 5.7° | 9.4° | 12.6° | 15° | 15.5° | 12.9° | 8.8° | 5° | 2.9° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 282 | 181 | 209 | 162 | 118 | 96 | 22 | 61 | 129 | 286 | 346 | 345 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 22 |
| Sunshine hours | 114 | 143 | 217 | 281 | 337 | 364 | 420 | 364 | 278 | 193 | 120 | 93 |
| Humidity | 88% | 81% | 80% | 75% | 74% | 74% | 70% | 76% | 81% | 85% | 88% | 89% |
Best time to visit Vancouver
The best time to visit Vancouver is typically July. In this month the average high is 24°C, precipitation is 22 mm and sunshine duration is 420 hours. The annual average high is 14.4°C, total annual precipitation is 2237 mm (173 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2924 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vancouver
How up to date is the weather radar for Vancouver?
The weather radar for Vancouver is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Vancouver?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Vancouver: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Vancouver?
The thunderstorm potential for Vancouver is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Vancouver.
What is the climate like in Vancouver?
Vancouver has an annual average high of 14.4°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 24°C), the coldest February (avg low 2.3°C). The wettest month is November with 346 mm, the driest July with 22 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2237 mm (173 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2924 hours.
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