Victoria, TX Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Victoria
Expect hot, humid summers and generally mild winters in Victoria: that is what a humid subtropical climate means in practice. Highs peak at 94°F (34°C) in August and fall to 65°F (18°C) by January, with 9.3 hours of sun on an average day.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 94°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 65°F (18°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 105°F (41°C) high · 15°F (-10°C) low
- Wettest month: May (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 16°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 9°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 5
- Average humidity: 73%
Temperatures through the year
At its warmest, in August, Victoria runs to 94°F (34°C) in the afternoon and back to 78°F (26°C) by dawn. January bottoms out at 65°F (18°C) in daylight, 47°F (9°C) after dark. Sunshine averages 9.3 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 11.8 hours.
Rain, sun and snow
Six of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is November through April. Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 5 months of the year, May through September being the unbroken run. Precipitation concentrates in May - 5.5 inches (141 mm) on 13 days - and thins out by February. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 105°F (41°C) and the lowest daily minimum 15°F (-10°C).
How Victoria compares
- Victoria sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 72°F (22°C) as an annual average, 43.2 inches (1098 mm) of precipitation and 9.3 hours of sun a day.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65° | 47° | 10 | 3.4 in | 7.3 h/day | 70% |
| February | 69° | 51° | 10 | 2.1 in | 7.4 h/day | 73% |
| March | 75° | 59° | 11 | 3.2 in | 8.0 h/day | 73% |
| April | 81° | 64° | 12 | 3.8 in | 9.3 h/day | 72% |
| May | 86° | 71° | 13 | 5.5 in | 10.4 h/day | 77% |
| June | 91° | 76° | 13 | 4.0 in | 11.7 h/day | 75% |
| July | 93° | 78° | 11 | 3.6 in | 11.8 h/day | 73% |
| August | 94° | 78° | 12 | 4.2 in | 11.5 h/day | 72% |
| September | 90° | 74° | 12 | 4.0 in | 10.3 h/day | 73% |
| October | 84° | 67° | 9 | 3.3 in | 9.6 h/day | 68% |
| November | 74° | 58° | 9 | 3.3 in | 7.7 h/day | 72% |
| December | 68° | 52° | 8 | 2.9 in | 7.1 h/day | 73% |
Victoria month by month
Victoria weather in January
January brings highs around 65°F (18°C), lows near 47°F (9°C), about 10 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Victoria.
Victoria weather in February
February brings highs around 69°F (20°C), lows near 51°F (10°C), about 10 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Victoria.
Victoria weather in March
March brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 11 wet days.
Victoria weather in April
April brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 12 wet days.
Victoria weather in May
May brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 13 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Victoria.
Victoria weather in June
June brings highs around 91°F (33°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 13 wet days.
Victoria weather in July
July brings highs around 93°F (34°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 11 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Victoria.
Victoria weather in August
August brings highs around 94°F (34°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 12 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Victoria.
Victoria weather in September
September brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 74°F (24°C), about 12 wet days.
Victoria weather in October
October brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 67°F (19°C), about 9 wet days.
Victoria weather in November
November brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 9 wet days.
Victoria weather in December
December brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 8 wet days.
Seasons in Victoria
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Victoria sits firmly in the heat, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 65°F (18°C); rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Victoria is punishingly hot, with daytime highs averaging 93°F (34°C) and nights around 78°F (25°C); rain falls on around 37 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.7 hours of sun a day. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall brings hot afternoons here - highs near 83°F (28°C), nights near 66°F (19°C), and expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Victoria is mild: 67°F (20°C) by day, 50°F (10°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 28 days across the season.
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Best time to visit Victoria
The best time to visit Victoria is generally January to April and October to November, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 75°F (24°C), with rain on about 10 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
Pack for Victoria with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection and a compact umbrella or rain shell. August nights average 78°F (26°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.
Victoria temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.