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Vancouver in September: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Vancouver in September is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 17 °C, and the sea is about 14 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
49/100 · #3
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#3
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#3
Published best categories: City break, Active
Vancouver · SeptemberPhoto: Xicotencatl · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 17 °C
- Average low
- 10 °C
- Sea
- 14 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 5 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 20 | 13 | 9 | 67 | 6.5 | 78 | 0.6 | 16 | 66 |
| September (selected) | 17 | 10 | 11 | 111 | 4.6 | 80 | 0.6 | 14 | 49 |
| October | 11 | 5 | 18 | 233 | 2.5 | 86 | 0.8 | 11 | 20 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: September (49/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | +17 | +3.2 °C | +3 °C | -1.9 | -44.2 mm | +1.9 h | -2.4 % | -0.1 m/s | +2 °C |
| October | -29 | -6.3 °C | -4.7 °C | +6.6 | +121.8 mm | -2.1 h | +5.3 % | +0.1 m/s | -3.1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Vancouver in September?
The average daily high is around 17 °C, with an average daily low of about 10 °C.
Can you swim in Vancouver in September?
The sea is about 14 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in September?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 111 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. September is not among them.