December · Canada
Best time to visit Victoria in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Victoria in December
Average temperature 6°C, 165 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.9/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 165 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Victoria scores 2.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 165 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Victoria, on Vancouver Island, pairs a harbour of flowers with British Columbia's oldest Chinatown.
December in Victoria — the hardest end of the year
Expect 6°C (42°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
165 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 2.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Victoria — 6.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Victoria in December?
- In December, Victoria averages 6°C, 165 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.9/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Victoria?
- December earns a 2.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Victoria in December?
- Expect about 165 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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