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.
| Month | Weather | Season | What'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.