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Vancouver in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Vancouver. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 16.2 hours of daylight. Warm, long days with occasional grey spells early in the month; the Shakespeare festival opens in Vanier Park.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 16.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 13°C (55°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Vancouver: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (17°C (63°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:06
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:20
- Daylight
- About 16.2 hours
- Sea
- 13°C (55°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Bard on the Beach — Shakespeare in tents in Vanier Park (usually June–September)
- Vancouver International Jazz Festival (usually late June to early July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Shaughnessy
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Laid out on a former golf course, this 22-hectare botanical garden has lakes, a hedge maze, a heritage rhododendron walk and plants from six continents.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
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
Nature · Point Grey
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
More than 700 hectares of second-growth forest on the Point Grey peninsula, Pacific Spirit Regional Park has some 70 km of trails for walking and cycling between the city and UBC.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Off the beaten path
Nature · West Vancouver
Lighthouse Park
Arrive early on sunny weekends, when the small car park fills, and bring a picnic for the rocks.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Views
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 12°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Vancouver?
It is one of the best months to visit Vancouver. Warm, long days with occasional grey spells early in the month; the Shakespeare festival opens in Vanier Park.
+How warm is Vancouver in June?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.