Verdict: Excellent month
Vancouver Weather in August
August hits the sweet spot in Vancouver — highs around 22°C (72°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Rain is occasional — about 6 wet days in a typical year. Overall, August is one of the best months of the year to be in Vancouver.
Average high
22°C / 72°F
Average low
15°C / 59°F
Rain days
~6
Precipitation
47 mm
What to pack for Vancouver in August
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
August against the rest of the year
Warmest in Vancouver: Jul (22°C / 72°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: Jan (~21 rain days)
6°
2°
Jan
6°
1°
Feb
9°
3°
Mar
11°
5°
Apr
15°
9°
May
19°
12°
Jun
22°
15°
Jul
22°
15°
Aug
19°
13°
Sep
13°
8°
Oct
8°
4°
Nov
6°
2°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)