🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs Vancouver 🇨🇦

Los Angeles, United States vs Vancouver, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Los Angeles is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Los Angeles is drier, with roughly 178 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇨🇦 Vancouver
Avg annual high24°C13°C
Hottest monthJuly (28°C)July (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)February (1°C low)
Rainy days / year32210
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Best months to visitApril, May, NovemberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

🇨🇦 Vancouver

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (23°C), coldest lows in February (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles or Vancouver warmer?

Los Angeles is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Los Angeles or Vancouver?

Vancouver is rainier — Los Angeles sees about 178 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles vs Vancouver?

Los Angeles is best around April, May, November; Vancouver is best around June, July, August.

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