October verdict

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in October

Weather score16Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 152mm, so some wet days are possible.

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

Monthly averages

Temp

14°C

Rain

152mm

Sun

3.9h

Sea

11°C

Weather score

16

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 152mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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October14°C average high

October is close to Vancouver's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October152mm average rain

October sits near Vancouver's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsApril to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October3.9 hours average sun

October is below Vancouver's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October11°C average sea

October is close to Vancouver's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October16 weather score

October scores below Vancouver'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.

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