You'll need sunscreen and an umbrella handy this week. The Metro Vancouver weather forecast shows above-average temperatures starting on April 30, 2025, followed by a rainy trend. 1 / 1 The Metro Vancouver weather forecast shows above-average temperatures starting on April 30, 2025, followed by a rainy trend. Advertisement Metro Vancouver could see some soaring temperatures before a system brings moisture to the region over the weekend. Starting on Wednesday, April 30, V.I.A.'s Downtown Centre Weatherhood station shows a high of 14 C and a low of 9 C with a mix of sun and cloud (see slide two). These mild temperatures aren't far off seasonal, which are a high of 15 C and a low of 7 C, based on Environment Canada's historical climate data. However, Thursday's forecast includes significantly warmer weather, with a daytime high of 18 C expected in Vancouver's downtown core. Other parts of Metro Vancouver will see temperatures climb on Thursday. Surrey City Centre's station shows a high of 16 C on Wednesday and a high of 22 C on Thursday. Coquitlam Centre is expected to be even warmer, with highs of 17 C and 23 C. The Fraser Valley's Weatherhood station in Abbotsford shows a soaring daytime high of 23 C (see slide three). Environment Canada expects some places to see even hotter temperatures, with some inland areas climbing to 25 C on Thursday. With the humidity, these temperatures may feel more like 26 C. Metro Vancouver 7-day weather forecast: Weekend rain The seven-day forecast includes a shift back to dreary weather starting on Friday. Friday's forecast includes a 47 per cent chance of showers in the downtown Vancouver area, with up to 1 mm of precipitation. However, temperatures will remain mild, with a high of 20 C. Most of the rainfall is expected overnight Friday as the low-pressure system moves across the region. Saturday's forecast includes up to 4 mm of precipitation and a significantly cooler daytime high of 14 C. The sun is expected to peek out again on Sunday, with temperatures rising a degree to 15 C as a ridge of high pressure builds following the storm pattern. Monday's forecast builds on this warmer trend, with a high of 18 C. Environment Canada calls for above-average temperatures in May, although the precipitation signal is unclear. Stay up-to-date with hyperlocal weather forecasts across 50 neighbourhoods in the Lower Mainland with Weatherhood.