🇺🇸 New York vs Vancouver 🇨🇦

New York, United States vs Vancouver, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. New York is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. New York is drier, with roughly 86 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 New York🇨🇦 Vancouver
Avg annual high
17°C
13°C
Hottest month
July · 30°C
July · 23°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)February (1°C low)
Rainy days / year
124
210
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, July, August

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇨🇦 Vancouver

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is New York or Vancouver warmer?

New York is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, New York or Vancouver?

Vancouver is rainier — New York sees about 86 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit New York vs Vancouver?

New York is best around May, September, October; Vancouver is best around June, July, August.

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