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Best time to visit Victoria

Go inJune–September

Canada’s mildest major city; spring comes early.

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Victoria month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryPoor8°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryPoor9°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
MarchPoor11°CWetQuietCheapest–
AprilMixed14°CSome rainModerateAverage–
MayGood17°CSome rainModerateAverageOrca watching
JuneGreat19°CSome rainModerateAverageOrca watching
JulyGreat22°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciestOrca watching
AugustGreat22°CMostly dryPeak crowdsPriciestOrca watching
SeptemberGreat19°CSome rainModerateAverageOrca watching
OctoberMixed14°CWetQuietCheapestOrca watching
NovemberPoor10°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
DecemberPoor7°CVery wetQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Victoria

  • May–Oct🌿 Orca watchingWhale tours from the Inner Harbour.

Good to know

  • Flights to Victoria are usually cheapest in October–March. The catch: October–March are rainy.
  • Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.
  • The heaviest rain falls in November–February.

Victoria holds an annual flower count every February.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Victoria?

The best time to visit Victoria is June–September. Canada’s mildest major city; spring comes early.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Victoria?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–March, when demand is lowest.

When is Victoria busiest?

Victoria is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Victoria?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C, and December the coolest at 7°C. The wettest period is October–March.

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