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Vancouver in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Vancouver in February and see if it is worth visiting.
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February

Weather in Vancouver in February 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Vancouver rather than February, with an average high temperature of +46°F, and only 3 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+57°F
Max.
174 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vancouver has uncomfortable weather in February.

Average temperature in Vancouver in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vancouver for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +46°F with a maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +21°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +48°F.

Is Vancouver warm or cold in February?

Vancouver is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Vancouver, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Vancouver in February

Vancouver weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+43°F+46°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+12°F+7°F+21°F
Max. temperature
+57°F+57°F+66°F
Rainfall
246 mm174 mm204 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%80%78%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
233
Cloudy days
131213
Rainy days
141215
Snowy days
210

February weather is still as bad as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +43°F to +46°F during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 246 mm to 174 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 2 to 3.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in March as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Vancouver in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Vancouver is gradually decreasing during February, going from 6 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Vancouver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 137 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Vancouver wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 301 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 52 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Vancouver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 2 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

February is one of the snowiest months in Vancouver.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Vancouver?

This is the weather in Vancouver in February 2023:
1 February
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+44°F
2 February
☁️
+42°F
3 February
🌧️
+43°F
4 February
🌧️
+44°F
5 February
☁️
+46°F
6 February
☁️
+50°F
7 February
🌧️
+53°F
8 February
☁️
+52°F
9 February
🌧️
+48°F
10 February
☁️
+48°F
11 February
☁️
+52°F
12 February
☀️
+52°F
13 February
☀️
+54°F
14 February
☁️
+51°F
15 February
☁️
+47°F
16 February
☁️
+47°F
17 February
☁️
+47°F
18 February
☁️
+48°F
19 February
☁️
+48°F
20 February
🌧️
+47°F
21 February
🌧️
+47°F
22 February
☀️
+42°F
23 February
☀️
+37°F
24 February
☀️
+42°F
25 February
☀️
+44°F
26 February
☁️
+48°F
27 February
🌧️
+50°F
28 February
🌧️
+48°F
In February 2023 Vancouver had 7 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +54°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Vancouver climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Vancouver in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2019 (+43°F) and the highest in 1992 (+54°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 5 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 470 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vancouver in February:

Is February a good time to visit Vancouver?

There is never a bad time to go to Vancouver, but the weather isn’t the best in February, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Vancouver and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Vancouver in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Vancouver rainy in February?

Vancouver is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Vancouver in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vancouver in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Canada

Check out the weather for other cities in Canada.

Monthly weather in Vancouver

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vancouver, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.