Climate

Located in a sub-Mediterranean zone, Victoria BC boasts the mildest climate in Canada. Victoria receives an average of 2,183 hours of sunshine each year, with flowers in bloom year-round and an eight month frost-free season.

Spring can arrive as early as February and is mild. Summer is comfortably warm and dry with temperatures from 18° to 32°C (65° to 90°F). Victoria has a very low humidity ratio and almost constant offshore breezes, which keep summer days from becoming too hot and summer evenings cool. The average monthly rainfall in summer is less than 2.5 cm (1"). Victoria often enjoys a warm, sunny September with fall arriving late in the month. Deciduous trees turn the city to gold, while lawns and golf courses are green and lush throughout the winter.

The average annual rainfall for Victoria is 66.5 cm (26.2"), which is substantially less rain than Vancouver, BC and Seattle, WA receive. Victoria receives rainfall during January, February and March, with occasional light snowfall. The average monthly rainfall in winter is 5 cm (2") and the average temperature in January is 3°C (38°F). Although winters are mild and rarely include snow, warmer clothing is recommended between the months of November and March.

Average Monthly Temperatures Daily Maximum Temperature °C °F January 6.5 44 February 8.4 47 March 10.2 50 April 12.9 55 May 16.3 61 June 19.3 67 July 21.8 71 August 21.8 71 September 19.1 67 October 14.1 57 November 9.4 49 December 6.8 49

Flower Count At the end of every February, residents of Victoria discover a city that truly becomes "full of life" as flowers bloom in front gardens, back yards and throughout the city parks. Victoria’s annual Flower Count marks the end of winter and the start of an early spring; while residents in most Canadian cities are still under snow in February, Victorians are gardening. The enthusiasm for this tongue-in-cheek promotion is evident in the number of flowers counted - over 5.3 billion blossoms last year - and visitors to Victoria are encouraged to join in the fun. For further information on this event, please us at (250) 414-6999.