Vancouver
Decide whether to visit or live in Vancouver, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Vancouver?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Official travel advisory for Canada notes the addition of information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Addition of information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Vancouver month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Vancouver are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 19–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), February the coldest (average low 1°C), and November the wettest (about 305 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.2 | 1.8 | 245 | 3.8 |
| February | 6.2 | 1.0 | 144 | 5.2 |
| March | 9.3 | 3.1 | 179 | 6.9 |
| April | 12.4 | 5.7 | 124 | 9.0 |
| May | 16.7 | 9.5 | 75 | 11.3 |
| June | 19.4 | 12.3 | 69 | 12.1 |
| July | 22.7 | 14.8 | 31 | 13.4 |
| August | 23.1 | 15.3 | 42 | 12.2 |
| September | 19.1 | 12.7 | 120 | 9.3 |
| October | 13.3 | 8.2 | 228 | 6.2 |
| November | 8.8 | 4.6 | 305 | 3.9 |
| December | 5.8 | 1.8 | 268 | 3.2 |
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People and places shaping Vancouver
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Research updated Sunday, October 25, 2026Past and future events in Vancouver
Upcoming
- 2026 U Sports Women's Soccer Championship
Wikidata records Vancouver as the event location. Football tournament season.
Previously
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01 · OverviewVancouver, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Vancouver took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Vancouver
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Vancouver
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Vancouver
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Vancouver
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Vancouver
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Vancouver
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vancouver
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01 · Q&AWhere is Vancouver located and what are its coordinates?
Vancouver is situated in Canada at geographic coordinates 49.2497, -123.1193, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Vancouver?
Vancouver has a recorded population of approximately 662,248 and observes the America/Vancouver time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Vancouver?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Vancouver include EN-CA, FR-CA, IU, with CAD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Vancouver?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Vancouver, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.
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