Weather shift in Vancouver signals end of rain, start of heat
After a stretch of cooler temperatures and much-needed rain across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, a notable shift in the weather is setting the stage for a hot and dry summer weekend.
Following several days where daytime highs hovered in the high teens and low 20s Celsius (mid 60s to low 70s Fahrenheit), things are heating up—and fast. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the region won’t see a drop of rain over the coming week, with dry conditions taking hold and humidity levels rising.
The heat kicks off on Friday with inland areas feeling hotter
Starting Friday, July 11, residents will notice a real difference. While the official high for Vancouver is forecast to hit 24°C (75°F), temperatures in inland areas could climb to 27°C (81°F). Factor in the humidex, and it will feel closer to 30°C (86°F) in some locations. Overnight lows will remain relatively warm, dipping to just 16°C (61°F).
Saturday brings a spike in temperatures and intense UV
By Saturday, July 12, the heat builds further. Vancouver will once again reach around 24°C (75°F), but inland regions may see highs of 28°C (82°F). Humidex values could push the perceived temperature to 32°C (90°F). ECCC is also warning of a very high UV index of 9, which will apply to both Friday and Saturday—a level that signals intense sun exposure.
Sunday continues the trend before slight relief early next week
Sunday’s forecast, for July 13, shows no signs of cooling. The city is expected to hit 25°C (77°F), with inland areas possibly reaching 29°C (84°F). Humidex readings for Sunday and beyond haven’t yet been published, but forecasters suggest the warm weather will stick around into early next week, with only a modest dip in temperatures on Monday.
Northern B.C. breaks cold records amid southern heat
While the Lower Mainland braces for a stretch of summer heat, parts of northern British Columbia just broke records—for cold. The Bella Bella area dipped to 7.1°C (44.8°F) on July 10, beating the previous record of 7.3°C (45.1°F) set in 2011. Over in Sandspit, temperatures dropped to 7.3°C (45.1°F), breaking a 2001 record of 8.2°C (46.8°F).
It’s a sharp contrast across the province—and one that locals are likely feeling in very different ways.
