Victoria, Canada Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Victoria
Victoria has a oceanic climate, marked by mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 45°F (7°C) in February to around 74°F (23°C) in August, and the city records roughly 136 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 74°F (23°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 45°F (7°C)
- Record high: 102°F (39°C) · Record low: 13°F (-11°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (17 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 7 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 74°F (23°C) and overnight lows stay near 59°F (15°C). The coolest month is February, with typical highs of 45°F (7°C) and lows around 37°F (3°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 102°F (39°C) and dropped as low as 13°F (-11°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.9 inches (176 mm) of rain over 17 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 7 days in a typical year, mostly from November through February.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 37° | 17 | 6.5 in | 4.2 h/day | 85% |
| February | 45° | 37° | 15 | 4.1 in | 5.5 h/day | 81% |
| March | 49° | 39° | 14 | 3.2 in | 7.7 h/day | 79% |
| April | 54° | 43° | 13 | 2.6 in | 9.5 h/day | 75% |
| May | 63° | 49° | 7 | 1.3 in | 11.7 h/day | 73% |
| June | 68° | 54° | 6 | 1.2 in | 12.7 h/day | 70% |
| July | 74° | 58° | 2 | 0.5 in | 13.8 h/day | 67% |
| August | 74° | 59° | 4 | 0.8 in | 12.5 h/day | 70% |
| September | 66° | 55° | 9 | 2.2 in | 9.8 h/day | 78% |
| October | 56° | 47° | 14 | 5.0 in | 6.8 h/day | 83% |
| November | 49° | 42° | 17 | 6.9 in | 4.7 h/day | 84% |
| December | 44° | 37° | 18 | 6.7 in | 3.6 h/day | 85% |
Victoria month by month
Victoria weather in January
January brings highs around 45°F (7°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 17 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Victoria weather in February
February brings highs around 45°F (7°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 15 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Victoria.
Victoria weather in March
March brings highs around 49°F (10°C), lows near 39°F (4°C), about 14 wet days.
Victoria weather in April
April brings highs around 54°F (12°C), lows near 43°F (6°C), about 13 wet days.
Victoria weather in May
May brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 7 wet days.
Victoria weather in June
June brings highs around 68°F (20°C), lows near 54°F (12°C), about 6 wet days.
Victoria weather in July
July brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), about 2 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Victoria.
Victoria weather in August
August brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 4 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Victoria.
Victoria weather in September
September brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 9 wet days.
Victoria weather in October
October brings highs around 56°F (14°C), lows near 47°F (9°C), about 14 wet days.
Victoria weather in November
November brings highs around 49°F (9°C), lows near 42°F (5°C), about 17 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Victoria.
Victoria weather in December
December brings highs around 44°F (7°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 18 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Seasons in Victoria
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Victoria stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 55°F (13°C) and nights around 44°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Victoria is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); rain falls on about 12 days over the three months.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Victoria stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Victoria is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 45°F (7°C) and nights around 37°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 51 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Victoria
The best time to visit Victoria is generally May to August, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 70°F (21°C).
Pack for Victoria with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - August nights average 59°F (15°C).
Victoria temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.