01Weather
Vancouver weather in November
Afternoons in November average 10.0 °C (50 °F) and nights cool to 5.6 °C (42 °F). The month brings about 259 mm (10.2 in) of rain spread over roughly 18 days. Compared with October it is 3.8 °C cooler; December is 2.9 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical November | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 13 °C / 56 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 7 °C / 44 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 2 °C / 36 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.6 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 60 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest November day 2016–2025 | 18.0 °C / -1.5 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November | 08:00 | 17:51 | 9.9 h |
| 15 November | 08:22 | 17:31 | 9.1 h |
| 30 November | 08:44 | 17:17 | 8.5 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 84 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Vancouver).
03Crowds
How busy Vancouver is in November
quiet The main sights are quiet in November. What drives it:
- wettest month
- ski season opens late November
- Christmas markets start
04Public holidays
Public holidays in November 2026
No public holidays in Canada fall in November, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Vancouver in November
Every year in November
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ski season opens | late November at Grouse, Cypress, Seymour and Whistler | sport |
07Packing
What to pack for Vancouver in November
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
November is the wettest month, with rain on about eighteen days, afternoons around 9 °C, grey skies and daylight gone by half past four after the clocks go back on the first Sunday, but the ski season opens on the North Shore mountains and at Whistler in the final week, and the Christmas markets and VanDusen lights begin. Hotel rates are at their lowest.
Remembrance Day on 11 November brings ceremonies at Victory Square. The Eastside Culture Crawl opens artists' studios on the third weekend. The Vancouver Christmas Market at Jack Poole Plaza opens mid-November. For cool, wet weather with reliable snow on the mountains and the Festival of Lights, see December.
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 November? See the best time to visit Vancouver.
10Elsewhere
November in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco in November | 18 °C | 5 |
| Las Vegas in November | 20 °C | 0 |
| Los Angeles in November | 22 °C | 1 |
| Toronto in November | 8 °C | 8 |
| New York City in November | 13 °C | 7 |
| Orlando in November | 26 °C | 3 |
11FAQ
Vancouver in November: your questions
Is November a good time to visit Vancouver?
November is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Vancouver. Daytime highs average 10 °C (50 °F), rain falls on about 18 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in Vancouver in November?
Expect cool days around 10 °C (50 °F) and nights near 6 °C (42 °F). One November in ten brings afternoons above 13 °C, and one in ten stays below 7 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in November?
November brings about 259 mm (10.2 in) of rain over roughly 18 days, which is wet by Vancouver standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 60 percent.
What should I wear in Vancouver in November?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Vancouver crowded in November?
The main sights are quiet in November. Main drivers: wettest month; ski season opens late November; Christmas markets start.
What time does it get dark in Vancouver in November?
Around the middle of November the sun sets at about 17:31 and rises at 08:22, giving 9.1 hours of daylight.