Metro Vancouver Set for Sudden 30°C Heat Spike This Week
Get ready for a summer preview! Metro Vancouver is about to experience a dramatic, one-day heat wave with temperatures expected to soar to 30°C in some areas this Wednesday, before quickly dropping back to cooler, more typical spring weather.
Showers Start the Week, Keeping Temperatures Mild
The week begins with light showers overnight Sunday into Monday, according to Environment Canada meteorologist Yimei Li. These showers may linger into early Monday afternoon, but rainfall totals should remain low—no more than 5 mm. The clouds and rain will keep Monday’s high to a mild 18°C.
Midweek Brings a Summer “One-Day Wonder”
By Tuesday, skies will clear and temperatures will climb, reaching 18°C near the shoreline and up to 24°C inland. However, Wednesday is the real standout—Li calls it a “one-day wonder.” Expect temperatures to rocket into the mid- to high-20s, with some inland neighborhoods like East Vancouver, Surrey’s Newton, and Coquitlam city centre potentially hitting a sizzling 30°C.
Rapid Cooldown Follows the Heat
Don’t pack away your jackets just yet. The heat will be short-lived, as Thursday brings a sharp drop—highs fall back to 18°C with a return of clouds and light showers. “It’ll be almost a 10-degree drop on Thursday,” Li notes, signaling a quick end to the heat wave.
Looking Ahead: Mixed Weather Returns
As the week wraps up, expect a mix of sun and clouds on Friday and Saturday, with highs in the low 20s. Overnight lows should stay steady in the low teens, offering some relief after Wednesday’s heat.
Metro Vancouver will sizzle for a single day before spring showers and cooler temperatures make a quick comeback—so enjoy the sunshine while it lasts!
