01Weather
Vancouver weather in August
Afternoons in August average 23.8 °C (75 °F) and nights cool to 15.5 °C (60 °F). The month brings about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain spread over roughly 4 days. Compared with July it is 0.2 °C cooler; September is 4.1 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical August | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 28 °C / 82 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 20 °C / 68 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 13 °C / 56 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.7 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 13 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest August day 2016–2025 | 32.2 °C / 10.9 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August | 05:44 | 20:52 | 15.1 h |
| 15 August | 06:04 | 20:29 | 14.4 h |
| 31 August | 06:27 | 19:58 | 13.5 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 96 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Vancouver).
03Crowds
How busy Vancouver is in August
very busy The main sights are very busy in August. What drives it:
- Celebration of Light
- Pride Parade
- BC Day long weekend
- Pacific National Exhibition
04Public holidays
Public holidays in August 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2027 | Civic Holiday |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Vancouver in August
Every year in August
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Pride Parade | first Sunday of August | festival |
| Pacific National Exhibition | mid-August to Labour Day | fair |
07Packing
What to pack for Vancouver in August
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
August is warm, dry and the busiest month, with afternoons around 23 °C, the final Celebration of Light fireworks night, the Pride Parade on the first Sunday, the BC Day long weekend and the PNE fair from mid-month. Wildfire smoke from the interior can haze the skies in some years. Hotels charge peak rates. Rain falls on about four days.
The beaches at Kitsilano and Third Beach are at their warmest, with the sea around 18 °C. The Grouse Mountain and Capilano queues are longest between eleven and three. The cruise season continues daily. Daylight shrinks from fifteen hours to thirteen and a half. For the warm, dry first half of September at lower rates, see September.
09Compare
Vancouver month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8 °C | 3 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| February | 7 °C | 3 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| March | 10 °C | 5 °C | 16 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| April | 14 °C | 7 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| May | 18 °C | 10 °C | 9 | – | busy | Excellent |
| June | 21 °C | 13 °C | 8 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 24 °C | 15 °C | 4 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 24 °C | 16 °C | 4 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 20 °C | 13 °C | 9 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 14 °C | 8 °C | 13 | – | moderate | Good |
| November | 10 °C | 6 °C | 18 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| December | 7 °C | 3 °C | 17 | – | moderate | Mixed |
Not sure about August? See the best time to visit Vancouver.
10Elsewhere
August in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco in August | 23 °C | 0 |
| Las Vegas in August | 40 °C | 1 |
| Los Angeles in August | 26 °C | 0 |
| Toronto in August | 27 °C | 6 |
| New York City in August | 29 °C | 8 |
| Orlando in August | 33 °C | 12 |
11FAQ
Vancouver in August: your questions
Is August a good time to visit Vancouver?
August is a good month to visit Vancouver. Daytime highs average 24 °C (75 °F), rain falls on about 4 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Vancouver in August?
Expect mild days around 24 °C (75 °F) and nights near 16 °C (60 °F). One August in ten brings afternoons above 28 °C, and one in ten stays below 20 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in August?
August brings about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain over roughly 4 days, which is dry by Vancouver standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 13 percent.
What should I wear in Vancouver in August?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes.
Is Vancouver crowded in August?
The main sights are very busy in August. Main drivers: Celebration of Light; Pride Parade; BC Day long weekend.
What time does it get dark in Vancouver in August?
Around the middle of August the sun sets at about 20:29 and rises at 06:04, giving 14.4 hours of daylight.