Best time to visit Vancouver, WA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Vancouver runs from March through October — 8 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
47.5°F
Low
36.2°F
Precip
5.03 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 8h 52m

February Cool
High
51.5°F
Low
36.8°F
Precip
3.68 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 8m

March Good
High
56.8°F
Low
39.7°F
Precip
3.97 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Good
High
62.0°F
Low
43.7°F
Precip
2.89 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 18m

May Good
High
69.3°F
Low
49.4°F
Precip
2.51 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 43m

June Excellent
High
74.3°F
Low
54.1°F
Precip
1.63 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 15h 27m

July Good
High
81.9°F
Low
58.5°F
Precip
0.51 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 10m

August Good
High
82.3°F
Low
58.9°F
Precip
0.54 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 56m

September Excellent
High
76.7°F
Low
54.1°F
Precip
1.52 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Good
High
64.4°F
Low
46.7°F
Precip
3.42 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 40m

November Wet
High
53.5°F
Low
40.6°F
Precip
5.45 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 14m

December Wet
High
46.9°F
Low
36.2°F
Precip
5.77 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 8h 31m

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