Climate Insights for Victoria

The climate in Victoria is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 900mm of precipitation falls per year. Victoria receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Victoria is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperatures in Victoria vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Victoria is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 900mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 75mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 105mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 40mm. That's 64mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Victoria is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Victoria, which began on June 21, 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 August at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Victoria is during February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 59mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

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.