When to visit Victoria without the crowds
Victoria (Canada) is calmest in January, February, March, April, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with January, February, March, November and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Apr–May & Oct
When everyone heads home
The second half of September.
Tip
Orca watching runs May to October; Butchart Gardens bloom in April.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 7 °C (45 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 7 °C (44 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 8 °C (47 °F) | Good Friday |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 10 °C (50 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 13 °C (55 °F) | Victoria Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate ✦ | 15 °C (58 °F) | |
| July | 5/5 · busy ✦ | 17 °C (62 °F) | Victoria Buskers Festival (July), Canada Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 17 °C (63 °F) | |
| September | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 15 °C (59 °F) | Labour Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation |
| October | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 12 °C (53 °F) | Thanksgiving |
| November | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 9 °C (49 °F) | |
| December | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 7 °C (45 °F) | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up. ✦ = something special to see.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Rainy season (Nov–Mar): grey skies and drizzle most days.
What to see, and when
- Orca and whale watching (May–Oct).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Victoria without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February and November (crowds 1/5). In November the average high is 9 °C (49 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
When is Victoria most crowded?
The busiest season is July, August and September. The second half of September.
What is the weather like in Victoria?
Average highs range from 7 °C (44 °F) in February to 17 °C (63 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Victoria?
Rainy season (Nov–Mar): grey skies and drizzle most days.
What is there to see in Victoria by season?
Orca and whale watching (May–Oct).
What festivals are there in Victoria?
The main ones: Victoria Buskers Festival (July) (July).
More places in Canada
- Banff calm in January, February, March, April, May, October and November; busiest in July and August
- Toronto calm in February, March, April, May, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Vancouver calm in January, February, March, October, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Montreal calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Quebec City calm in March, April, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Niagara Falls calm in January, February, March, April, November and December; busiest in July, August and September
- Jasper calm in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Whistler calm in April, May, June, October and November; busiest in January, February, March, July, August and December
- Halifax calm in January, February, March, April and November; busiest in June, July, August and September
- Ottawa calm in February, March, April, June, October, November and December; busiest in July