Vancouver Weather in August
Canada · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high22°C (71°F)
Avg low15°C (60°F)
Rainfall32 mm (1.3 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Vancouver in August sees daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), dropping to about 15°C (60°F) at night. August is summer in Canada. The month is fairly dry, with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain spread over 6 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 14.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is August a good time to visit Vancouver?
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit Vancouver. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 22°C (71°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (60°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (65°F) |
| Rainfall | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 6 |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Cloud cover | 50% |
| Daylight | 14.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 3.5 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Vancouver in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Vancouver weather in other months
Jan6°C / 3°C197 mmPoorFeb7°C / 3°C109 mmPoorMar9°C / 5°C135 mmPoorApr12°C / 6°C91 mmPoorMay16°C / 10°C62 mmGoodJun18°C / 12°C50 mmExcellentJul22°C / 15°C26 mmExcellentAug22°C / 15°C32 mmExcellentSep18°C / 13°C74 mmExcellentOct13°C / 9°C141 mmPoorNov9°C / 5°C210 mmPoorDec6°C / 3°C180 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit VancouverSeptember →
Nearby in August
- Victoria21°C · 26 mm
- Seattle, Washington24°C · 25 mm
- Calgary24°C · 62 mm
- Edmonton23°C · 58 mm
- San Francisco, California23°C · 1 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.