Climate Insights for Victoria
Capital Regional District, Greater Victoria, Canada
Climate Overview
The climate in Victoria is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 963 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 163 mm of rainfall. Victoria is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 5°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Victoria is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 37.9 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 6.4 in of rainfall. Victoria is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 41°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Victoria sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Victoria sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 41°F to 63°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 60°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Victoria is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 963 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 80 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 163 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 12 mm. That's 150 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 23cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Victoria is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 37.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 6.4 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.5 in. That's 5.9 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 9in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Victoria is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Victoria is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Victoria is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 16 mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Victoria is during August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 41°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Victoria based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Victoria based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.