Weather in Vancouver in February
February in Vancouver is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.
In Canada, this is how Vancouver actually wears February, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and December, February sits in the middle of Vancouver's year.
- Average temp
- 6°C
3–8°C
- Rainfall
- 121 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3.4 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Vancouver in February are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.
A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.
Rain
Mixed skies in Vancouver in February. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Vancouver
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Vancouver
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Vancouver
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FAQs about Vancouver
Climate averages for Vancouver, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Vancouver is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 19°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 245 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
