Monthly climate guide
Victoria weather in October
Expect cool weather in Victoria in October: afternoons reach about 13°C (56°F), while nights drop to around 9°C (49°F). Around 117 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than September and 4°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Just 100 km apart, but Victoria runs about 2°C warmer than Vancouver this month.
- Rain is above Victoria's usual level, by about 35%.
- In Victoria, October is mid-autumn.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).
Avg high
13°C
56°F
Avg low
9°C
49°F
Rainfall
117 mm
wet
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
69%
cloud · often cloudy
Victoria weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 4°C / 39°F | 146 mm | 87% | 82% |
| February | 7°C / 45°F | 4°C / 38°F | 105 mm | 83% | 80% |
| March | 9°C / 49°F | 5°C / 41°F | 113 mm | 82% | 76% |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 7°C / 44°F | 77 mm | 81% | 74% |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 10°C / 49°F | 50 mm | 80% | 64% |
| June | 17°C / 63°F | 11°C / 52°F | 38 mm | 79% | 64% |
| July | 21°C / 69°F | 13°C / 56°F | 21 mm | 76% | 44% |
| August | 22°C / 71°F | 14°C / 57°F | 23 mm | 74% | 45% |
| September | 19°C / 65°F | 12°C / 54°F | 55 mm | 77% | 55% |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 9°C / 49°F | 117 mm | 84% | 69% |
| November | 9°C / 49°F | 6°C / 43°F | 153 mm | 85% | 78% |
| December | 7°C / 44°F | 4°C / 39°F | 140 mm | 86% | 82% |
What to pack for October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October a good time to visit Victoria?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Victoria →Other Canada cities in October
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Victoria in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Victoria?
October is one of the wetter months in Victoria, with about 117 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Victoria in October?
Average highs are about 13°C (56°F) and average lows about 9°C (49°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Victoria in October?
Victoria typically gets around 117 mm of rain in October — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Victoria (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.