Month guide · Vancouver · Canada
Vancouver in September
What September is really like in Vancouver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Xicotencatl, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Vancouver. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Often settled and sunny early in the month, with cooler evenings and thinner crowds after Labour Day.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Vancouver: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with August (22°C (72°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:49
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:26
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Vancouver Fringe Festival (usually September)
- Vancouver International Film Festival (usually late September to early October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Stanley Park
Stanley Park and the seawall
Rent a bike on Denman Street and ride the seawall counter-clockwise, the required direction for cyclists, allowing about an hour plus stops.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
- Active
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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
Park · North Vancouver
Lynn Canyon Park
Stay on marked trails and never jump from the cliffs into the pools; the river is colder and stronger than it looks.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · North Vancouver
Grouse Mountain
The Skyride gondola climbs to about 1,100 metres for views over the city, the Strait of Georgia and, on clear days, Mount Baker.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Views
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 11°C and 7 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September 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–August. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Vancouver?
It is one of the best months to visit Vancouver. Often settled and sunny early in the month, with cooler evenings and thinner crowds after Labour Day.
+How warm is Vancouver in September?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in September?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.