Vancouver
City in Canada
Vancouver is a city in Canada with a population of 662,482 in 2021. Located 3,539 km from Ottawa, it draws visitors to sights such as Stanley Park, Gastown, and Canada Place.
What to see
The city features urban green spaces and waterfront areas, including Stanley Park, Burrard Inlet, and Lions Gate Bridge. Historic and architectural points of interest include Gastown, Hotel Vancouver, and Canada Place. For events and sports, visitors can head to BC Place and Rogers Arena.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 22 °C and the lowest rainfall, seeing 55 mm to 62 mm of rain over 8 to 9 days. November is the wettest month, with 323 mm of rain falling across about 21 days and daily temperatures ranging from a high of 8 °C to a low of 5 °C. January and December are the coldest months, recording daily highs of 5 °C to 6 °C and lows of 2 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Vancouver International Airport, located 9 km from the city.
Top sights in Vancouver
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is November, with about 323 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 283 | 188 | 192 | 153 | 109 | 90 | 55 | 62 | 95 | 230 | 323 | 277 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Vancouver (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- BC Lions
- Museum of Anthropology at UBC
- One Wall Centre
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Vancouver Maritime Museum
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC