September verdict

Canada in September

Weather score28Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Canada travel weather guide
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September weather

Monthly averages

Temp

12°C

Rain

67mm

Sun

4.3h

Sea

1°C

Weather score

28

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 1°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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September12°C average high

September sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsMay to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

September67mm average rain

September is close to Canada's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

September4.3 hours average sun

September sits close to Canada's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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September1°C average sea

September is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaMay to July

Sea temperatures are usually near 2°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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September28 weather score

September scores below Canada's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.