Victoria, Canada Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Victoria
Victoria runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 12 mm (0.5 in) while the wet season peaks in November at 6.9 inches (176 mm). Highs range from 45°F (7°C) to 74°F (23°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 74°F (23°C)
- Coldest month: February - highs near 45°F (7°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 102°F (39°C) high · 13°F (-11°C) low
- Wettest month: November (17 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 14°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 6°C
- Snow: about 7 days a year
- Average humidity: 78%
Temperatures through the year
Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is June through September. February sits at the other end of the year: 45°F (7°C) by day, 37°F (3°C) at night. August is the warm end of the year, averaging 74°F (23°C) by day and 59°F (15°C) overnight. Snow falls on roughly 7 days a year, mostly November through February.
Rain, sun and snow
Sunshine averages 8.5 hours a day over the year, peaking in July at 13.8 hours. Days and nights are about 6°C apart on average - narrower than all but 9% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 102°F (39°C) and the lowest daily minimum 13°F (-11°C).
How Victoria compares
- Victoria sits close to the middle of our dataset on most measures: 52°F (11°C) as an annual average, 41.1 inches (1044 mm) of precipitation and 8.5 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 | 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)
Through spring, Victoria is mild: 55°F (13°C) by day, 44°F (7°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Victoria settles into easy warmth: 72°F (22°C) by day, 57°F (14°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 12 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 13.0 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Victoria runs cool rather than cold, with daytime highs averaging 57°F (14°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); rain falls on around 40 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Victoria runs cold: 45°F (7°C) by day, 37°F (3°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 51 of the 90 days, plus about 6 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Victoria
The best time to visit Victoria is generally May to August, when the dry season is running but the afternoons are still bearable. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 70°F (21°C), with rain on about 5 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
Pack for Victoria with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Even in August, lows of 59°F (15°C) make an extra layer worth the space.
Victoria temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.