May 08 2010
what is the weather like in October in Vancouver?
I will be flying to Vancouver for a vacation in October as I cant fly during the summer months due to work commitments, so I was wondering what the average weather would be like in October as I know this is the fall season, Is there loads of rain and not many sunny days or is it still good enough? I am from England and October over here is not weather that one would wish to take a vacation but I have no idea of Vancouver at that time of the year, I have been there before but never in October, many thanks in advance 
I’m a bit more pessimistic than the other two answers because I would say to expect a lot of rain. Last fall was actually fairly nice and I remember it being quite sunny over the Thanksgiving weekend, but generally by October it is already quite rainy and cold. You can check out weather history. According to Wikipedia the average temperature is 10 degrees. You can expect the weather to be fairly similar to the weather in London.
If I were you I wouldn’t come in October. If you’ve already booked your flight though then just cross your fingers. Vancouver is still a beautiful city any time of year, but definitely nicer in other months.
Hope this helps
Sometimes the weather is pleasant in October and sometimes it isn’t. It often rains in October, and usually around Hallowe’en, there is frost on the ground – but the daytime temperatures are still pleasant and there are a surprising number of sunny days. Come and enjoy!
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Probably cool and cloudy, probably rainy at times, but nice sunny weather is also possible. Just bring a raincoat and some waterproof footwear. You can check weather statistics on the weather network. If you can come in the early part of the month, do that. November is usually the ugliest month for weather in Vancouver, the month where we get pouring rain instead of light drizzle, often with strong wind, and it gets much colder in November with snow possible. The end of October could see November weather arriving a bit early.
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I’m a bit more pessimistic than the other two answers because I would say to expect a lot of rain. Last fall was actually fairly nice and I remember it being quite sunny over the Thanksgiving weekend, but generally by October it is already quite rainy and cold. You can check out weather history. According to Wikipedia the average temperature is 10 degrees. You can expect the weather to be fairly similar to the weather in London.
If I were you I wouldn’t come in October. If you’ve already booked your flight though then just cross your fingers. Vancouver is still a beautiful city any time of year, but definitely nicer in other months.
Hope this helps
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The fall colours are absolutely beautiful in October. However, as the others have stated, expect rain. I would put October in amongst the most beautiful months with a snowy winter and a sunny spring and summer right up there. Heck any time is beautiful in Vancouver though some months and years, such as during the Olympics when the snow was non existent and the trees were barren, are a little underwhelming. Overall though I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time.
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