Vancouver · September
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 65°F, low 55°F. Humidity averages 82% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
65° / 55°F
Humidity
82%
Rain days
14/mo
Wind
9 mph
What September feels like in Vancouver
Sunrise
06:50
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:24
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Vancouver in September
The kit for September in Vancouver: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
September vs the surrounding months
vs August
-8° avg high
+6 rain days
Vancouver in August →
September
65°F avg high
14 rain days
Best: morning
vs October
+9° avg high
-3 rain days
Vancouver in October →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Vancouver in September?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Vancouver in September?+
Average high 65°F, average low 55°F.
How does September compare to surrounding months in Vancouver?+
Compared to August (avg high 73°F), September is cooler. Compared to October (avg high 56°F), September is warmer.
Does it rain often in Vancouver in September?+
Expect about 14 measurable rain days in September, on average.