October · Canada
Best time to visit Vancouver in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vancouver in October
Average temperature 9°C, 218 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
3.8/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 218 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Vancouver scores 3.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 218 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Seawall cycling, mountain backdrops, and Pacific parks shine April through September.
October in Vancouver — the hardest end of the year
October averages 9°C (48°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
218 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 5.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vancouver in October?
- In October, Vancouver averages 9°C, 218 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Vancouver?
- October earns a 3.8/10 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 October?
- Expect about 218 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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