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Vancouver in February
What February is really like in Vancouver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Still damp and mild, with the ski season at its peak; the first plum blossoms appear late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 8°C (46°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Vancouver: days average 8°C (46°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 28 days. Compared with January (7°C (45°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:22
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:32
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Sea
- 8°C (46°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild and very rainy at sea level, with snow on the North Shore mountains for skiing within about 30 minutes of downtown.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown (January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Stanley Park
Stanley Park and the seawall
This 400-hectare peninsula of rainforest, beaches and gardens is circled by a seawall path of about 9 km used by walkers, runners and cyclists.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
- Active
Market · Granville Island
Granville Island
Arrive by mini-ferry rather than by car, as parking fills quickly, and eat lunch on the docks behind the market.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Food
- Shopping
- Kids
- Free
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Nature · North Vancouver
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
First built in 1889, the suspension bridge spans 140 metres across the Capilano River canyon at a height of about 70 metres.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Views
- Nature
- Photo spot
Landmark · Coal Harbour
Canada Place
Walk the promenade at sunset, then continue west along the Coal Harbour seawall towards Stanley Park.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near 2°C and 13 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Vancouver?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Vancouver in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Vancouver?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still damp and mild, with the ski season at its peak; the first plum blossoms appear late in the month.
+How warm is Vancouver in February?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in February?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.