For most of the year, Vancouver's weather is quite mild (by Canadian standards, of course!).

The summer months are usually the warmest, and the most popular time for vacationing in Vancouver.

In the summer months, the temperature ranges from the low 20s Celsius (mid-70s Fahrenheit) and milder temperatures, in the 0 – 5 degrees Celsius (mid-40s Fahrenheit) in the winter.

Weather Chart for Current Vancouver Temperatures

The weather chart below will give you an indication of the current temperatures in Vancouver:

Enjoying the Fall

The fall is also a great time to visit -- it's less crowded, and you can enjoy the changing of the seasons. The air is crisper, and clearer. Take a walk or run in Stanley Park, and enjoy it!

The Winter Months

Wondering about snow in Vancouver?

Yes, if you visit in the winter months, you could possibly see some snow falling, even in downtown Vancouver. It doesn't usually last long, though. It's usually the slushy type of snow, than doesn't stick on the ground for very long. Many Vancouverites prefer it that way, just having snow on the mountains, and not in the city and suburbs!

Here's a photo of a rare event in Vancouver... a white Christmas eve, in 1998. It was only the seventh one, in 30 years!

One of the benefits of Vancouver's location, is that the beach, city and mountains are all easily accessible within a short time. So if you have a yearning for snow in the colder months, you could take a quick trip up to the mountain resorts, like Whistler, Cypress, Grouse Mountain or Mount Seymour.

Even when the weather isn't co-operative, there are many indoor activities to enjoy in Vancouver. We'll be adding a rainy day suggestions page, for information and tips for those cooler days, so check back again soon for updates.

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