Best time to visit Vancouver (and when it is crowded)

Vancouver month by month

How crowded Vancouver gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Vancouver in January

Quiet

Vancouver in February

Quiet

Vancouver in March

Quiet

Vancouver in April

Quiet

Vancouver in May

Quiet

Vancouver in June

Moderate

Vancouver in July

Moderate

Vancouver in August

Moderate

Vancouver in September

Moderate

Vancouver in October

Quiet

Vancouver in November

Quiet

Vancouver in December

Quiet

A typical year, week by week

Quieter alternatives

Similar places that stay calmer in peak season.

Keep exploring

• Where to go in January to avoid the crowds
• See the most crowded destinations, ranked by crowd data
• Read our less crowded travel guides

Common questions

Is Vancouver busy?

Vancouver gets busiest in June, July, and August. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Vancouver?

For thinner crowds, visit Vancouver in January, February, March, November, and December, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Vancouver least crowded?

Vancouver is least crowded in January, February, March, November, and December.