Verdict: Fair month
Vancouver Weather in October
October is mild-to-cool in Vancouver, topping out near 13°C (55°F) — comfortable with a layer on. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 15 days, so build flexibility into plans. October is workable in Vancouver if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
13°C / 55°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~15
Precipitation
225 mm
What to pack for Vancouver in October
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 15 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
October 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)