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Vancouver in October
What October is really like in Vancouver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. The rains return and the leaves turn; salmon return to spawn in the North Shore rivers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Vancouver: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with September (19°C (66°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:33
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Autumn (September–November). Settled and golden in September, then increasingly wet and grey from October, with autumn colour and lower prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Thanksgiving — Canadian holiday (second Monday of October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, 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 14°C, lows near 7°C and 13 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Vancouver?
A shoulder-season month, 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 October a good time to visit Vancouver?
It is a shoulder-season month. The rains return and the leaves turn; salmon return to spawn in the North Shore rivers.
+How warm is Vancouver in October?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in October?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.