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Victoria Climate

Sunshine

Victoria averages 6 hours per day of sunshine which is among the highest in Canada. June, July and August average 9-10 hours per day. After several months of continuous sunshine, most locals welcome the refreshing misty days of mild rainfall which come in the late fall.

Rainfall

Victoria averages 60 cm (23 inches) of rain each year with most of it falling in the winter months. That's about half of what Vancouver gets and a little less than Toronto. The misty season usually starts in late October and runs through January. By November the rain makes the mossy rocks, lawns and foliage bright translucent green again. By February flowers are blooming and March brings a sea of blossoms.

Snowfall

Most winters see one or two light snowfalls of 1-4 inches which melts away in a few days. The outlying, higher regions get a bit more.

Temperature

The coldest month here is January which averages about 4.6 C (40 F). This compares with 11 C (12 F) in Calgary, -19 C (-3 F) in Winnipeg and 3 C (24 F) in Toronto. A padded windbreaker or lined trenchcoat is all you need here in the winter except on a few of the coldest days.

The delightful summers in Victoria benefit from the world's largest outdoor air-conditioner -- the Pacific Ocean. The average temperature in July is 15 C (59 F) versus 22 C (72 F) in Toronto. Remember that this is the average for 24 hours. It almost always cools off at night in Victoria, which is wonderful for sleeping, yet it is warm and sunny and comfortable during the day. It gets warmer as you move inland from the ocean, but the breezes generally keep things comfortable all over the region.

Wind

The winds tend to be very calm with gentle breezes during the summer months. From October to April the winds pick up somewhat. The region usually has a few strong storms in the fall and spring with high winds.

Goodbye Mosquitoes

Victoria is very fortunate to have an extremely low mosquito population. The occasional mosquito will show up at dusk on still summer nights near the water but they are few and far between. Most Victorians sleep with the windows open in the summer with no screens. There are relatively few flies here compared to most other cities in Canada.

If you are planning a visit to Victoria, you may want to consult a weather forecast.

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