Climate · Americas
Vancouver climate, year-round
Canada · Maritime temperate · Updated May 2026
Best months
Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Best for: Pacific-Northwest nomads who can ride the long rainy season for warm dry summers and mountain access.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
4°C
80%
5mm
Feb
5°C
78%
4mm
Mar
7°C
75%
4mm
Apr
10°C
70%
3mm
May
14°C
68%
2mm
Jun
17°C
68%
2mm
Jul
19°C
68%
1mm
Aug
19°C
70%
1mm
Sep
16°C
75%
2mm
Oct
11°C
78%
4mm
Nov
6°C
82%
6mm
Dec
4°C
82%
6mm
Summer peak
19°C
July · 68% humidity
Winter low
4°C
January · 80% humidity
Climate type
Maritime temperate
Moderate summers, Humid winters
Field notes
Famously rainy — November through March averages 5+ mm/day with persistent grey, but summers (June–August) are dry and warm (peak 19°C) with long days. Snow in the city is rare; nearby ski resorts get plenty. Best window June through early September.
Visa for nomads
Medium nomad-friendlyPathway
Working holiday
Program
—
Typical max stay
24 months
Working Holiday for under-35s (1-2 years), Express Entry for skilled migration; no formal DNV.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Vancouver: ~$3,250/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
Cities with a similar climate
Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.