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The best time to visit Vancouver

Best weather Jun–SepPeak season Jun–Aug12h 30m behind India
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Vancouver is at its best from June to September.

It is busiest and priciest in June to August.

Expect the most rain in October to March.

Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.

Vancouver month by month

Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.

MonthWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026 13° / 8°wet, 227 mm Off-season
Dussehra
November 2026 9° / 5°very wet, 306 mm Off-season
Diwali
December 2026 6° / 2°very wet, 268 mm Shoulder
Christmas and New Year
January 2027 6° / 2°wet, 246 mm Shoulder
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027 6° / 1°rainy spells, 142 mm Shoulder
Rainy season: grey and wet from October to March, but mild (5-10°C).
March 2027 9° / 3°wet, 177 mm Shoulder
HoliGood Friday weekend
April 2027 12° / 6°rainy spells, 123 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
May 2027 17° / 10°some rain, 75 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
June 2027Best weather 19° / 13°some rain, 69 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
July 2027Best weather 23° / 15°mostly dry, 31 mm Peak
Student rush
August 2027Best weather 23° / 16°mostly dry, 43 mm Peak
Student rush
September 2027Best weather 19° / 13°rainy spells, 120 mm Shoulder
Dry, sunny summer (22-24°C): the best time for Stanley Park, the mountains and Alaska cruises.

Dates to plan around

Festivals, holidays and closures in Vancouver, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.

  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 20 Jul – 31 Aug · expectedStudent rushThousands of Indian students fly out for autumn intakes, so fares from India to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe peak from late July through August.
  • 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.

Flights to Vancouver from India

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Vancouver?

The best weather in Vancouver is from June to September. Dry, sunny summer (22-24°C): the best time for Stanley Park, the mountains and Alaska cruises. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is June to August. The quietest months are October to November.

When is the rainy season in Vancouver?

The wettest months are October to March. Rainy season: grey and wet from October to March, but mild (5-10°C).

When is Vancouver most crowded?

Peak season is June to August, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.

What is the cheapest way to fly to Vancouver from India?

Of the Indian cities we track, Mumbai has the lowest fare right now: ₹89,793 (return, 14 nights) for Tue 9 Feb.

How hot does Vancouver get?

The hottest month is August, with average highs of 23°C; the coolest nights come in February, around 1°C.

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