When to visit Vancouver without the crowds
Vancouver (Canada) is calmest in January, February, March, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with January, February, March, November and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
May & Sep–Oct
When everyone heads home
The week after Labour Day (September).
Tip
November to March is rainy, but Cypress and Grouse ski hills are an hour away.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 7 °C (45 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 7 °C (45 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 10 °C (51 °F) | Good Friday |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 14 °C (56 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 18 °C (64 °F) | Victoria Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 20 °C (68 °F) | |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (74 °F) | Celebration of Light fireworks (late July), Canada Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 24 °C (75 °F) | |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 20 °C (68 °F) | Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 14 °C (58 °F) | Thanksgiving |
| November | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 10 °C (50 °F) | |
| December | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 7 °C (44 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Rainy season (Nov–Mar): grey skies and drizzle most days.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Vancouver without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually November (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 10 °C (50 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, October, November and December.
When is Vancouver most crowded?
The busiest season is July, August and September. The week after Labour Day (September).
What is the weather like in Vancouver?
Average highs range from 7 °C (44 °F) in December to 24 °C (75 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Vancouver?
Rainy season (Nov–Mar): grey skies and drizzle most days.
What festivals are there in Vancouver?
The main ones: Celebration of Light fireworks (late July) (July).
More places in Canada
- Banff calm in January, February, March, April, May, October and November; busiest in July and August
- Toronto calm in February, March, April, May, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Montreal calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Quebec City calm in March, April, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Niagara Falls calm in January, February, March, April, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Victoria calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Jasper calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Whistler calm in April, May, June, October and November; busiest in January, February, March, July, August and December
- Halifax calm in January, February, March, April and November; busiest in June, July, August and September
- Ottawa calm in February, March, April, June, October, November and December; busiest in July