Climate Insights for Victoria

The climate in Victoria is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1138mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 256mm of rainfall. Victoria is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, April, February. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Victoria sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 36°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 26°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Victoria is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1138mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 256mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0mm. That's 255mm less than June, 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.

Victoria is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 12km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Victoria, which began on March 20, 2026. Victoria is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in March at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

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. 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.