Vancouver weather in September
Vancouver in September averages 16°C (60°F), 71 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Vancouver, September is the fourth warmest, the fourth driest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 16°C (60°F)
12–19°C · 54–67°F
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 7.2 h
hours per day
What is Vancouver like in September?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Vancouver in September?
A light rain jacket
About 71 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
September compared with August and October
September in Vancouver is 3.1°C cooler than August and 23 mm wetter than it, which averages 19°C (66°F).
September in Vancouver is 4.6°C warmer than October and 84 mm drier than it, which averages 11°C (52°F).
Daylight in Vancouver in September
On 15 September the sun is up for 12 hours 34 minutes in Vancouver, rising about 06:49 and setting about 19:24 local time.
September ends 1 hour 44 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 40 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Vancouver
Dates are a starting point for September.
Travel guides for Vancouver
What to read before you book.
Vancouver weather by month
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How September compares with the rest of the year
September is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 42°F | 237 mm |
| February | 6°C / 42°F | 121 mm |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 164 mm |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | 114 mm |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 73 mm |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 65 mm |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 42 mm |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 49 mm |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 71 mm |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 155 mm |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 245 mm |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 196 mm |
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FAQs about Vancouver in September
September climate averages for Vancouver, 1991–2020.
Vancouver averages 16°C (60°F) in September, ranging from about 12°C (54°F) at night to 19°C (67°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 71 mm falls across September, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. September averages 16°C (60°F) against 11°C (52°F) in October — 4.6°C warmer.
September is 3.1°C cooler than August, and 23 mm wetter.
Yes. September falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 7.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what September is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 34 minutes of daylight in mid-September, against 16 hours 14 minutes in June and 8 hours 13 minutes in December.
On 15 September, sunrise is about 06:49 and sunset about 19:24 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 44 minutes shorter than it starts.
