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Vancouver in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Vancouver in October is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 11 °C, and the sea is about 11 °C. With about 18 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
20/100 · #7
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#8
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Vancouver · OctoberPhoto: Xicotencatl · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 11 °C
- Average low
- 5 °C
- Sea
- 11 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 18 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 3 h/day
- Humidity
- 86 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 17 | 10 | 11 | 111 | 4.6 | 80 | 0.6 | 14 | 49 |
| October (selected) | 11 | 5 | 18 | 233 | 2.5 | 86 | 0.8 | 11 | 20 |
| November | 5 | 0 | 21 | 335 | 1.3 | 92 | 0.9 | 9 | 11 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (20/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +29 | +6.3 °C | +4.7 °C | -6.6 | -121.8 mm | +2.1 h | -5.3 % | -0.1 m/s | +3.1 °C |
| November | -9 | -6.2 °C | -4.7 °C | +3.2 | +102.1 mm | -1.2 h | +5.8 % | +0.1 m/s | -2.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Vancouver in October?
The average daily high is around 11 °C, with an average daily low of about 5 °C.
Can you swim in Vancouver in October?
The sea is about 11 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in October?
The curated estimate is about 18 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 233 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
By the climate score, July and August are the strongest months for Vancouver. October is not among them.