Climate Insights for North Vancouver

The climate in North Vancouver is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 3399mm of precipitation falls per year. North Vancouver receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. North Vancouver is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. North Vancouver experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in North Vancouver vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is December, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

North Vancouver is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3399mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 283mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 677mm of rainfall. October and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 45mm. That's 633mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. North Vancouver receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 875cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 240cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

North Vancouver is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in North Vancouver, which began on June 21, 2026. North Vancouver is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 52 days from now.

The best time to visit North Vancouver is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 45mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for North Vancouver based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.