Canada Vancouver Weather in October — Climate Guide
October in Vancouver is Moderate
October is Moderate for Vancouver.
October enters the rainy season + peak foliage + Halloween. 13/7°C + 15 rainy days + 4 sunshine hours. Foliage + value combine — hotels 30-40% off + shoulder season ends.
Vancouver Writers Fest (third week of October) + Vancouver Coffee Festival (first week of October) + Halloween at Stanley Park (last weekend, since 1948, family favorite).
Travel score
Vancouver October Weather Stats
Avg High
13°C
Avg Low
7°C
Rainy Days
15
120mm total
Sunshine
4h
Daily avg
Humidity
78%
Humid
UV Index
3
Moderate
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 28
Sea Temp
13°C
Not swimmable
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
October Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
9 μg/m³
PM10
18 μg/m³
Status
Excellent
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
12°C
Nighttime
6°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 28 km/h
Activities Recommended for October
October Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Peak foliage + shoulder season value
- Halloween at Stanley Park + Coffee Festival
- Whistler ski prep starts
Cons
- Rain 15 days/month — wet season returns
- 4 sunshine hours + overcast
- Canadian Thanksgiving (second weekend) raises hotels
October Events & Festivals
- Vancouver Writers Fest — third week of October
- Halloween at Stanley Park — last weekend of October
- Vancouver Coffee Festival — first week of October
Vancouver in October — Full Picture
October enters the rainy season + peak foliage + Halloween. 13/7°C + 15 rainy days + 4 sunshine hours. Foliage + value combine — hotels 30-40% off + shoulder season ends.
Vancouver Writers Fest (third week of October) + Vancouver Coffee Festival (first week of October) + Halloween at Stanley Park (last weekend, since 1948, family favorite).
Outdoor activities limited — umbrella + poncho + waterproof boots essential. Whistler ski season prep starts late October.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Autumn. Jacket + long-sleeve + rain shell. Like mid-to-late October in Korea.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
13°C
5.3°C
14.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
21°C
12.3°C
8.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current13.7°C
7°C
14.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
6.7°C
1.3°C
18/mo
Vancouver Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6° | 1° | 19d·155mm | 1.8h | 83% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 8° | 2° | 16d·110mm | 3.5h | 80% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 10° | 3° | 17d·115mm | 5h | 76% | 3 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 13° | 5° | 14d·85mm | 7h | 72% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| May (Best) | 16° | 8° | 12d·65mm | 8.5h | 68% | 6 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| June (Best) | 19° | 11° | 11d·55mm | 9h | 67% | 7 | Busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 22° | 13° | 7d·40mm | 11h | 63% | 8 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 22° | 13° | 7d·38mm | 11h | 63% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| September (Best) | 19° | 11° | 9d·55mm | 7.5h | 70% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| 13° | 7° | 15d·120mm | 4h | 78% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 9° | 3° | 19d·195mm | 2h | 82% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 6° | 1° | 19d·165mm | 1.5h | 83% | 1 | Busy | Peak |
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Vancouver October Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is October a good time to visit Vancouver?
Vancouver in October is Moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Vancouver in October?
Vancouver October averages a high of 13°C and a low of 7°C.
Does it rain much in Vancouver in October?
Vancouver October averages 120mm of rainfall over about 15 rainy days.
What should I wear in Vancouver in October?
Autumn. Jacket + long-sleeve + rain shell. Like mid-to-late October in Korea.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Vancouver in October?
Vancouver October sunrise is 07:33 and sunset is 18:18, with 10h 45m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Vancouver in October?
Vancouver October air quality (AQI) averages 30, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 9μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Vancouver in October?
In October, Vancouver is great for Stanley Park foliage, Halloween at Stanley Park, Writers Fest.
Is October peak season in Vancouver?
Vancouver October crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.