Canada Vancouver Weather in September — Climate Guide
September in Vancouver is Very Good
September is Very Good for Vancouver.
September is shoulder-season prime + VIFF + early fall foliage. 19/11°C + 7.5 sunshine hours + hotels 30% cheaper than July-Aug. Vancouver International Film Festival (late September to early October) is Canada's top film fest with 150+ films, strong Korean and Asian programming.
Korean Chuseok (mid-late September) raises airfares. Daily ICN-YVR direct on KE71/OZ216/AC64. Chuseok + VIFF + foliage make a strong combination.
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Vancouver September Weather Stats
Avg High
19°C
Avg Low
11°C
Rainy Days
9
55mm total
Sunshine
7.5h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
Comfortable
UV Index
5
Moderate
Wind
11 km/h
Gusts 26
Sea Temp
16°C
Swimmable
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
September Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
9 μg/m³
PM10
18 μg/m³
Status
Excellent
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
18°C
Nighttime
10°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
11 km/h
Max gust 26 km/h
Activities Recommended for September
September Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- VIFF — Canada's top film festival
- Shoulder season — hotels 30% cheaper
- Fall foliage begins + Whistler last mountain biking
Cons
- Korean Chuseok airfares spike
- Rain 9 days + sunshine drops
- Cool weather sets in
September Events & Festivals
- Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) — late Sept to early Oct
- Vancouver Fashion Week — third week of September
- Korean Chuseok holiday — airfares spike
Vancouver in September — Full Picture
September is shoulder-season prime + VIFF + early fall foliage. 19/11°C + 7.5 sunshine hours + hotels 30% cheaper than July-Aug. Vancouver International Film Festival (late September to early October) is Canada's top film fest with 150+ films, strong Korean and Asian programming.
Korean Chuseok (mid-late September) raises airfares. Daily ICN-YVR direct on KE71/OZ216/AC64. Chuseok + VIFF + foliage make a strong combination.
Stanley Park + Capilano fall colors begin + Whistler's last mountain biking week. Rain and sunshine both favorable = the year's best value window.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Early autumn. Long-sleeve + cardigan. Like mid-September in Korea.
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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 September Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is September a good time to visit Vancouver?
Vancouver in September is Very Good. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Vancouver in September?
Vancouver September averages a high of 19°C and a low of 11°C.
Does it rain much in Vancouver in September?
Vancouver September averages 55mm of rainfall over about 9 rainy days.
What should I wear in Vancouver in September?
Early autumn. Long-sleeve + cardigan. Like mid-September in Korea.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Vancouver in September?
Vancouver September sunrise is 06:45 and sunset is 19:25, with 12h 40m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Vancouver in September?
Vancouver September air quality (AQI) averages 30, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 9μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Vancouver in September?
In September, Vancouver is great for VIFF film festival, Stanley Park foliage cycling, Capilano foliage.
Is September peak season in Vancouver?
Vancouver September crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
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.