Seattle vs Vancouver: climate compared
Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia, both measured the same way — 1991–2020 climate normals — so the numbers can be compared directly. This page compares the climate records only; neither city is scored against anyone’s preferences here.
The main differences
- Seattle’s warmest month is 2.2°F (1.2°C) warmer than Vancouver’s (75.6°F (24.2°C) against 73.4°F (23°C) average highs).
- Vancouver has about 21 more wet days a year than Seattle (150 against 130).
- Summers are more humid in Vancouver: its most humid month peaks at a dew point of 57°F (14°C) (noticeably humid), against 54°F (12°C) in Seattle.
At a glance
| Measure | Seattle | Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Warmest-month high | 76°F (24°C) | 73°F (23°C) |
| Coldest-month high | 46°F (8°C) | 44°F (7°C) |
| Coldest-month low | 36°F (2°C) | 36°F (2°C) |
| Gap between warmest and coldest month | 29.3°F (16.3°C) | 29.7°F (16.5°C) |
| Most humid month (dew point) | 54°F (12°C)comfortable | 57°F (14°C)noticeably humid |
| Rain a year | 37.4 in (951 mm) | 67.1 in (1704 mm) |
| Wet days a year | 130 | 150 |
| Sunshine, hours a day | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Snow a year | 8 in (20.4 cm) | 53.4 in (135.6 cm) |
| Days above 90°F (32°C) | 1 | 0 |
| Freezing nights a year | 27 | 21 |
Temperature through the year
Average daily highs and lows by month, on one shared scale.
Month by month
| Month | Seattle high / low | Vancouver high / low | Seattle wet days | Vancouver wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) / 37°F (3°C) | 44°F (7°C) / 36°F (2°C) | 16 | 18 |
| February | 49°F (10°C) / 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) / 37°F (3°C) | 13 | 14 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) / 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) / 39°F (4°C) | 15 | 17 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) / 42°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) / 43°F (6°C) | 12 | 14 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) / 48°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) / 49°F (10°C) | 9 | 10 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) / 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (20°C) / 54°F (12°C) | 7 | 9 |
| July | 75°F (24°C) / 56°F (13°C) | 73°F (23°C) / 58°F (15°C) | 3 | 5 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) / 56°F (13°C) | 73°F (23°C) / 58°F (14°C) | 4 | 5 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) / 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) / 53°F (12°C) | 6 | 8 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) / 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) / 45°F (7°C) | 13 | 15 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) / 40°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) / 40°F (5°C) | 16 | 19 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) / 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) / 37°F (3°C) | 16 | 18 |
Averages for a typical year, not a forecast for any particular one. Methodology
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Seattle vs Vancouver climate: weather compared month by month