Vancouver in for a Mix of Weather in Lead-Up to Remembrance Day
The Remembrance Day holiday is approaching, and Vancouver faces an ever-changing weather pattern before it arrives. Since the statutory holiday falls on a Tuesday, it’s only a long weekend for those who take Monday off.
Weekend Forecast
Friday will bring typical Vancouver weather with alternating sun and rain, reaching a daytime high of 11°C and dropping to 6°C at night. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Saturday should be mostly sunny with a high near 11°C and a cooler overnight low around 4°C. Sunday will continue the pattern, starting with some sunshine before rain returns later in the evening.
Remembrance Day Week Outlook
By Monday, the familiar rainy spell—often called “Raincouver”—makes a strong comeback. From Monday through Thursday, including Remembrance Day on Tuesday, steady rainfall is expected. Daytime highs will range between 10°C and 11°C, while overnight lows will stay near 6°C.
Environment and Climate Change Canada currently has no specific predictions for total rainfall amounts.
Looking Beyond Remembrance Day
For those wondering what lies ahead, ECCC meteorologists suggest that more updates on winter weather and potential snowfall for Vancouver will come in the following weeks.
Author’s summary: Vancouver’s weather shifts from mild sunshine to persistent rain as Remembrance Day approaches, capturing the city’s signature climate contrast.