Victoria Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Victoria can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 16°C (61°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) in August to around 13°C (55°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Victoria tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 447 mm (18 in) of rain per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, December it receives moderate rainfall, averaging 81 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month July brings less rainfall, with 0.5 mm (0.02 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Victoria Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Victoria. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Victoria.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 79%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year