Vancouver weather live
On this page you can follow the weather in Vancouver in real time: current temperature and feels-like, wind, humidity, pressure, cloud cover, dew point and chance of rain, refreshed every few minutes. The hourly and seven-day forecasts help with everything from the commute to a walk by the sea. Vancouver sits on the Pacific coast of western Canada, between the ocean and the Coast Mountains, a setting that gives it one of the mildest but wettest climates in the country.
Vancouver's climate
Vancouver has a temperate oceanic climate, mild and wet, shaped by the Pacific and the mountains that rise just behind the city. Winters are mild by Canadian standards, with temperatures usually above freezing and rain far more common than snow at sea level, though the nearby mountains receive heavy snow. Summers are warm, pleasant and comparatively dry, with plenty of sunshine. The defining feature of the climate is rain: the autumn and winter months are notably wet, as moist Pacific air is forced up over the Coast Mountains and releases abundant precipitation, giving the region long spells of grey, drizzly weather. Rainfall totals are high, but summers offer a welcome dry, sunny break. The ocean keeps temperatures moderate year-round, with small extremes, while the mountains create sharp contrasts between the mild coast and the snowy heights just a short distance away.
Air quality and UV in Vancouver
The page also shows air quality (US AQI, PM2.5, PM10, ozone, NO₂) and the UV index. Frequent Pacific winds and rain usually keep the air clean, but summer wildfire smoke can sharply reduce air quality, and calm days may raise pollutant levels. On sunny summer days the UV index can be high; together with sunrise, sunset and day length, this helps with planning time outdoors.
FAQ
What is the weather like in Vancouver right now?
The live panel above shows the current temperature, wind, humidity and rainfall in Vancouver, refreshed every few minutes.
Will it rain today in Vancouver?
The hourly forecast shows the chance of rain for each hour, and the 7-day view shows the outlook for the coming days.
What is Vancouver's climate like?
Vancouver has a temperate oceanic climate: mild, very wet autumns and winters with rain rather than snow at sea level, and warm, drier summers.