The Best Time to Visit Vancouver (According to a Local)

Updated August 21, 2025
Catherine Driver
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The summer months are the most popular time to visit Vancouver. The weather is sunny and warm, and the festivities are in full force. But spring and fall are equally great! The weather is favorable, there are fewer crowds, and things cost a little less.
Because Vancouver is surrounded by the mountains and the sea, it is a superb year-round destination. Whether you love to ski, sit on the beach, or explore amazing attractions each season offers something special. 
As a local, I’m out exploring the city all year round. So, let’s break down the best time to visit Vancouver. Oh, and make sure to bookmark my guide to the...

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Catherine Driver is a travel writer and tour guide from Vancouver, Canada. Her first taste of travel was back in the nineties on a school trip to Europe. And she hasn’t stopped since. After a year-long stint teaching English in Madrid, Spain, Catherine is now back home in Vancouver. When she’s not planning her next adventure abroad, she can be found enjoying live music and training for her next Camino.