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April · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 40/100

Victoria in April

Mixed · 40/100Beach 12/100
High / low14° / 6°daily averages
Precipitation54 mm15 wet days
Sea9°surface temperature
48.44° N, 123.35° WElevation 18 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
When to goVictoria · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec40April
Best timeJun–Aug
April: high / low14° / 6°
iWhat to expect

The weather in April

In April, Victoria averages daytime highs of 14° and night-time lows of 6° — cool weather by day. Expect around 54 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 43%.

Days are 2.9° warmer than in March on average, and May is warmer again by about 3.6°. The sea averages 9°, too cold for most swimmers.

April scores 40/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Victoria. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:24 and sets at 20:04 local time, giving 13 h 41 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 98 minutes over the month.

Why 40/100?

How the score for April is built
Comfort · 42%49%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%78%

Beach score this month: 12/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

April against the year

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iiiNearby in April

Around Victoria this month

Langford
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Langford

British Columbia · 11 km W
15°Apr high
15wet days
43score
Langford
Colwood
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Colwood

British Columbia · 9.9 km W
14°Apr high
15wet days
42score
Colwood
View Royal
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View Royal

British Columbia · 7.8 km W
15°Apr high
15wet days
45score
View Royal
Central Saanich
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Central Saanich

British Columbia · 15 km N
15°Apr high
15wet days
45score
Central Saanich
ivTop of the table

Canada's best in April

Where to go in April
Medicine Hat
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Medicine Hat

Alberta
14°Apr high
7wet days
60score
Medicine Hat
Penticton
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Penticton

British Columbia
16°Apr high
12wet days
59score
Penticton
Kamloops
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Kamloops

British Columbia
16°Apr high
10wet days
59score
Kamloops
Lethbridge
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Lethbridge

Alberta
14°Apr high
6wet days
58score
Lethbridge
·Questions

Victoria in April: quick answers

Is April a good time to visit Victoria?

April scores 40/100 for Victoria, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 14°C with 15 wet days.

How warm is Victoria in April?

Daytime highs average 14°C and night-time lows 6°C in April.

Does it rain a lot in Victoria in April?

Victoria receives about 54 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 15 days.

Can you swim in Victoria in April?

The sea averages 9°C in April, cold for most swimmers.