September · Canada
Best time to visit Vancouver in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vancouver in September
Average temperature 14°C, 78 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.3/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Vancouver scores 7.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Seawall cycling, mountain backdrops, and Pacific parks shine April through September.
September in Vancouver: strong conditions, 5th of 12
Temperatures hover around 14°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Vancouver — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vancouver in September?
- In September, Vancouver averages 14°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Vancouver?
- September earns a 7.3/10 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 September?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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