Victoria is a city located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is the capital of the province and the largest city on the island. It is located on the Inner Harbour of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, which separates Vancouver Island from the mainland.
Victoria is known for its mild climate and is often referred to as the “Garden City” because of its many parks and gardens. The city has a population of around 85,000 people, making it the 15th most populous city in Canada.
The city was founded in 1843 by the Hudson’s Bay Company as a trading post and was named after Queen Victoria. It soon became the capital of the colony of British Columbia in 1866 and was incorporated as a city in 1862.
Victoria has a rich history, including the Royal British Columbia Museum, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, and the Empress Hotel. The city is also home to many historic sites, such as Craigdarroch Castle, the Robert Bateman Centre, and the Royal London Wax Museum.
Victoria is a popular tourist destination, with visitors coming to explore the city’s many attractions, such as the Inner Harbour, the Royal BC Museum, and the Butchart Gardens. The city also hosts a variety of festivals and events throughout the year, such as the Victoria International Jazzfest and the Victoria Fringe Festival.
Victoria is a beautiful city with a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. It is a great place to visit or live, and its mild climate makes it an ideal destination for outdoor activities.
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Victoria, Canada experiences mild, temperate weather throughout the year with four distinct seasons. Spring is typically cool and wet, with April being the wettest month. Summer is warm and dry, with temperatures reaching up to 25 degrees Celsius in July and August. Autumn is mild and wet, with temperatures cooling off in September. Winter is cold and wet, with temperatures dropping to -7 degrees Celsius in January and February. Overall, Victoria experiences mild temperatures year-round, with the most precipitation occurring in the spring and autumn months.
Our weather forecast for Victoria helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Oct. 7th 2024 Oct. 7th 2024 | max: 14.5 °C min: 9.4 °C |
7.2 m/s 8.6 m/s |
57.9 % 16.2 m |
83.8 % 1,015 hPa |
07:22:30 18:38:54 |
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Oct. 8th 2024 Oct. 8th 2024 | max: 14.9 °C min: 11.6 °C |
14.4 m/s 21.2 m/s |
73.5 % 16.3 m |
88.1 % 1,012 hPa |
07:23:58 18:36:52 |
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Oct. 9th 2024 Oct. 9th 2024 | max: 14.1 °C min: 10.1 °C |
17.3 m/s 24.8 m/s |
49.0 % 17.9 m |
83.7 % 1,015 hPa |
07:25:26 18:34:52 |
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Oct. 10th 2024 Oct. 10th 2024 | max: 13.1 °C min: 8.6 °C |
13.0 m/s 16.6 m/s |
40.0 % 24.1 m |
83.2 % 1,022 hPa |
07:26:54 18:32:52 |
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Oct. 11th 2024 Oct. 11th 2024 | max: 12.9 °C min: 8.3 °C |
16.2 m/s 20.5 m/s |
66.4 % 24.1 m |
82.9 % 1,017 hPa |
07:28:23 18:30:53 |
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Oct. 12th 2024 Oct. 12th 2024 | max: 14.6 °C min: 10 °C |
11.9 m/s 16.6 m/s |
60.5 % 24.1 m |
85.2 % 1,016 hPa |
07:29:52 18:28:55 |
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Oct. 13th 2024 Oct. 13th 2024 | max: 14.4 °C min: 10.4 °C |
11.5 m/s 14.4 m/s |
55.3 % 24.1 m |
87.8 % 1,020 hPa |
07:31:21 18:26:57 |
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Oct. 14th 2024 Oct. 14th 2024 | max: 19.3 °C min: 10.4 °C |
10.1 m/s 28.8 m/s |
47.5 % 24.0 m |
81.7 % 1,018 hPa |
07:32:51 18:25:00 |
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Oct. 15th 2024 Oct. 15th 2024 | max: 16.6 °C min: 8.9 °C |
4.0 m/s 7.2 m/s |
67.4 % 23.2 m |
77.2 % 1,022 hPa |
07:34:21 18:23:04 |
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Oct. 16th 2024 Oct. 16th 2024 | max: 12.4 °C min: 7.1 °C |
12.2 m/s 36.4 m/s |
68.7 % 22.3 m |
70.9 % 1,021 hPa |
07:35:51 18:21:09 |
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Oct. 17th 2024 Oct. 17th 2024 | max: 12.7 °C min: 5.9 °C |
6.8 m/s 11.5 m/s |
86.0 % 24.1 m |
84.8 % 1,021 hPa |
07:37:21 18:19:14 |
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Oct. 18th 2024 Oct. 18th 2024 | max: 9.7 °C min: 7.7 °C |
9.7 m/s 19.8 m/s |
100.0 % 10.3 m |
90.9 % 1,014 hPa |
07:38:52 18:17:21 |
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Oct. 19th 2024 Oct. 19th 2024 | max: 12.9 °C min: 7.8 °C |
24.5 m/s 54.0 m/s |
65.3 % 14.6 m |
86.0 % 1,015 hPa |
07:40:23 18:15:29 |
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Oct. 20th 2024 Oct. 20th 2024 | max: 12.9 °C min: 5.9 °C |
7.6 m/s 15.8 m/s |
76.3 % 23.0 m |
84.3 % 1,027 hPa |
07:41:55 18:13:37 |
Would you like to travel to Victoria on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Victoria.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Oct. 8th 2024 Tuesday, 8th of Oct. 2024 | Carnival Spirit | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Oct. 8th 2024 Tuesday, 8th of Oct. 2024 | MS Regatta | 11:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Oct. 9th 2024 Wednesday, 9th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Jewel | 07:30 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Oct. 11th 2024 Friday, 11th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Bliss | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Oct. 12th 2024 Saturday, 12th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Encore | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Oct. 13th 2024 Sunday, 13th of Oct. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Oct. 18th 2024 Friday, 18th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Bliss | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Oct. 18th 2024 Friday, 18th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Jewel | 07:30 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Oct. 25th 2024 Friday, 25th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Bliss | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Oct. 27th 2024 Sunday, 27th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Jewel | 07:30 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Mar. 6th 2025 Thursday, 6th of Mar. 2025 | Disney Wonder | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 4th 2025 Friday, 4th of Apr. 2025 | MS Koningsdam | 10:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Apr. 11th 2025 Friday, 11th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 11:30 am | 07:30 pm | |
Apr. 14th 2025 Monday, 14th of Apr. 2025 | Grand Princess | 09:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Apr. 18th 2025 Friday, 18th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Apr. 19th 2025 Saturday, 19th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Encore | 04:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Apr. 20th 2025 Sunday, 20th of Apr. 2025 | Carnival Spirit | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Apr. 20th 2025 Sunday, 20th of Apr. 2025 | MS Europa 2 | 12:00 pm | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 25th 2025 Friday, 25th of Apr. 2025 | MS Koningsdam | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Apr. 25th 2025 Friday, 25th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Apr. 26th 2025 Saturday, 26th of Apr. 2025 | MS Westerdam | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Apr. 26th 2025 Saturday, 26th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Encore | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
Apr. 27th 2025 Sunday, 27th of Apr. 2025 | Carnival Spirit | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 1st 2025 Thursday, 1st of May 2025 | Norwegian Joy | 01:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 2nd 2025 Friday, 2nd of May 2025 | Coral Princess | 09:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
May 2nd 2025 Friday, 2nd of May 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 3rd 2025 Saturday, 3rd of May 2025 | MS Nieuw Amsterdam | 12:00 pm | 09:00 pm | |
May 3rd 2025 Saturday, 3rd of May 2025 | MS Westerdam | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 3rd 2025 Saturday, 3rd of May 2025 | Norwegian Encore | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 3rd 2025 Saturday, 3rd of May 2025 | Serenade of the Seas | 12:30 pm | 10:00 pm | |
May 4th 2025 Sunday, 4th of May 2025 | Caribbean Princess | 02:00 pm | 10:00 pm | |
May 4th 2025 Sunday, 4th of May 2025 | Carnival Spirit | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 7th 2025 Wednesday, 7th of May 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 8th 2025 Thursday, 8th of May 2025 | Celebrity Summit | 09:30 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 8th 2025 Thursday, 8th of May 2025 | Radiance of the Seas | 02:00 pm | 10:00 pm | |
May 9th 2025 Friday, 9th of May 2025 | MS Eurodam | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 9th 2025 Friday, 9th of May 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 07:30 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 10th 2025 Saturday, 10th of May 2025 | Discovery Princess | 07:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 10th 2025 Saturday, 10th of May 2025 | MS Westerdam | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 10th 2025 Saturday, 10th of May 2025 | Norwegian Encore | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 11th 2025 Sunday, 11th of May 2025 | Norwegian Joy | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
May 11th 2025 Sunday, 11th of May 2025 | Quantum of the Seas | 05:00 pm | 10:00 pm | |
May 12th 2025 Monday, 12th of May 2025 | Carnival Spirit | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 12th 2025 Monday, 12th of May 2025 | Royal Princess | 01:00 pm | 08:30 pm | |
May 12th 2025 Monday, 12th of May 2025 | Ruby Princess | 03:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 14th 2025 Wednesday, 14th of May 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 14th 2025 Wednesday, 14th of May 2025 | Seven Seas Explorer | 10:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
May 15th 2025 Thursday, 15th of May 2025 | Anthem of the Seas | 01:00 pm | 10:00 pm | |
May 16th 2025 Friday, 16th of May 2025 | MS Eurodam | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm | |
May 16th 2025 Friday, 16th of May 2025 | Norwegian Bliss | 08:00 pm | 11:59 pm |
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