Hillcrest Park

Park Urban Vancouver park with sports fields and gardens

Urban park in British Columbia with playgrounds, paths and viewpoints; local residents use it for picnics, dog‑walking and community events.

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Hillcrest Park
Hillcrest Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
49.2484, -123.1009

How to Get to Hillcrest Park #

Typically reached by local bus routes and by car; most visitors arrive from nearby residential streets. Check municipal transit maps for current bus lines and schedules.

Tips for Visiting Hillcrest Park #

  • Head to the southern viewpoints late in the afternoon for the best light on the city and harbour.
  • Look for small plaques and memorials scattered through the park - they mark civic history often overlooked by casual visitors.
  • If visiting during events at nearby arenas or community centres, allow extra time for parking and traffic.

Best Time to Visit Hillcrest Park #

Best on clear days for city and harbour views; spring and autumn for cooler, quieter visits.

Summer (June-August)
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Warm and dry - the park is at its most pleasant for picnics and city views.
Spring / Autumn (April-May, Sept-Oct)
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 8-16°C
Fewer tourists and comfortable walking weather.

Weather & Climate near Hillcrest Park #

Climate

Hillcrest Park's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1733 mm/year), wettest in November.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (233 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

233 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° 23°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 23°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°

Weather

173 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (277 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

277 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (232 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

232 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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