Is Vancouver BC weather like Seattle?

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Seattle averages 152 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days. Vancouver, Washington gets 42.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Seattle, Washington gets 38 inches of rain, on average, per year.

Is Vancouver BC sunnier than Seattle?

– Seattle has 9.7% less rainy days than Vancouver. – Seattle has 6.3% more Sunny Days than Vancouver.

What is the weather like in British Columbia year round?

Areas along the south coast have a mild climate year-round. Summers on the coast are warm, with daytime temperatures around 20°C. B.C.’s coastal regions have the mildest winters in all of Canada, and temperatures rarely drop below freezing.

Is British Columbia very cold?

In December, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Vancouver is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.1 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 1 °C (33.7 °F) and a maximum of 7.2 °C (45 °F). On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21.5 °F).

Is Vancouver safer than Seattle?

Crime rates in both cities are low but the crime rate in Vancouver is lower than in Seattle, maybe due to its lesser population.

Is Vancouver always rainy?

Its summer months are typically dry, often resulting in moderate drought conditions, usually in July and August. In contrast, the rest of the year is rainy, especially between October and March.

Which city gets more rain Portland or Seattle?

Portland, Oregon, is one of the few cities that sees more days with measurable rainfall, about 155 days, but it actually receives slightly less rain than Seattle: 36.20 inches. The Olympic Rain Shadow is one of the reasons for the lack of hefty rainfall totals in the Seattle area.

What part of Canada is closest to Seattle?

For Washington travelers and residents, Canada’s British Columbia is just a short distance away. The westernmost province is accessible by plane, train, car and ferry.

Is Seattle cheaper than Vancouver?

Seattle is 50.7% more expensive than Vancouver. Seattle housing costs are 125.2% more expensive than Vancouver housing costs.