October · Canada
Best time to visit Victoria in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Victoria in October
Average temperature 11°C, 112 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.3/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 112 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Victoria scores 5.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 112 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Victoria, on Vancouver Island, pairs a harbour of flowers with British Columbia's oldest Chinatown.
October in Victoria — workable with trade-offs
October averages 11°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 112 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Victoria in October?
- In October, Victoria averages 11°C, 112 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.3/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Victoria?
- October earns a 5.3/10 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 October?
- Expect about 112 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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