Month guide · Vancouver · Canada
Vancouver in August
What August is really like in Vancouver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: ~riley, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Vancouver. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Warm and dry; smoke from wildfires in the interior occasionally brings hazy days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Vancouver: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with July (22°C (72°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:04
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:30
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Summer (June–August). Dry, sunny and rarely hot, with long evenings; peak season for beaches, hiking and festivals, and the highest hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Vancouver Pride Parade (usually the BC Day weekend in early August)
- PNE Fair at Hastings Park (mid-August to Labour Day)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Neighbourhood · Gastown
Gastown and the steam clock
Vancouver's oldest neighbourhood keeps cobbled Water Street, Victorian brick buildings and the steam clock, built in 1977, which whistles on the quarter hour.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
- Food
Garden · Chinatown
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Join a guided tour to understand the symbolism of the rocks, water and plants.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Couples
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Museum · False Creek
Science World
The silver geodesic dome built for Expo 86 houses a hands-on science centre with galleries on the body, nature and engineering, an outdoor science park and a large dome cinema at the eastern end of False Creek.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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Gallery · Downtown
Vancouver Art Gallery
Check the current shows before you go, as much of the space is given to temporary exhibitions.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 14°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Vancouver?
One of the best months to visit Vancouver, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are June–July and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Vancouver?
It is one of the best months to visit Vancouver. Warm and dry; smoke from wildfires in the interior occasionally brings hazy days.
+How warm is Vancouver in August?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in August?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.