Vancouver island

Vancouver island Weather & Climate: Canada

Climate by month across Vancouver island, Canada, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Vancouver island

Vancouver island is one of several regions in Canada, with temperatures that range from 8°C (46°F) in January to 19°C (66°F) during the peak of August. We've based our full climate overview on data from Victoria, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Vancouver island, during August you can expect comfortable weather, with an average temperature of 19°C (66°F).

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Vancouver island sees significant variations throughout the year. November tends to be the wettest, receiving 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain, while July is much drier with just 19 mm (0.7 in). For those seeking drier weather, July typically see minimal rainfall, never exceeding 19 mm (0.7 in).

July is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore Vancouver island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vancouver island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Victoria)

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Victoria Ucluelet Tofino Sooke Colwood Langford
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Climate map of Vancouver island

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Victoria 8°C (46°F) 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 13°C (55°F) 1095 mm (43 in) 2,220 hours
Ucluelet 9°C (48°F) 18°C (64°F) 4°C (39°F) 14°C (57°F) 2964 mm (117 in) 2,215 hours
Tofino 8°C (46°F) 17°C (63°F) 4°C (39°F) 13°C (55°F) 3073 mm (121 in) 1,683 hours
Sooke 8°C (46°F) 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 13°C (55°F) 1481 mm (58 in) 2,220 hours
Colwood 8°C (46°F) 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 13°C (55°F) 1123 mm (44 in) 2,220 hours
Langford 8°C (46°F) 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 13°C (55°F) 1133 mm (45 in) 2,220 hours

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