August · Canada
Best time to visit Vancouver in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vancouver in August
Average temperature 18°C, 66 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Vancouver scores 8.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 18°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Seawall cycling, mountain backdrops, and Pacific parks shine April through September.
August ranks 2nd of 12 for Vancouver — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 66 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Vancouver at 8.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind July at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vancouver in August?
- In August, Vancouver averages 18°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Vancouver?
- August earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Vancouver in August?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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