Burrard Inlet
Burrard Inlet is an inlet in Vancouver, Canada, that forms part of the Salish Sea. It is one of the 93 sights of Canada listed on this site and is the 62nd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, specifically July and August, when daily highs reach about 21 °C to 22 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with about 8 or 9 rainy days per month. In contrast, the winter months of November to January are much wetter, with rainfall reaching up to 351 mm in November and about 20 to 22 rainy days per month.
Visitors can reach the area via Vancouver International Airport, which is 12 km away. The inlet is located about 3,545 km from Ottawa. While visiting, you can also see nearby locations such as Stanley Park, which is 5.5 km away, or the Lions Gate Bridge, located 5.7 km from the inlet. Other nearby sites include Hotel Vancouver, Canada Place, and Gastown, all within about 8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is November, with about 351 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 307 | 212 | 210 | 164 | 115 | 94 | 57 | 66 | 103 | 260 | 351 | 306 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
