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February · climate normalsCold days and a month score of 18/100

Victoria in February

Poor · 18/100Beach 11/100
High / low9° / 3°daily averages
Precipitation95 mm16 wet days
Sea8°surface temperature
48.44° N, 123.35° WElevation 18 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
When to goVictoria · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec18February
Best timeJun–Aug
February: high / low9° / 3°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Victoria averages daytime highs of 9° and night-time lows of 3° — cold weather by day. Expect around 95 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 wet days, with average cloud cover near 47%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 2.3°. The sea averages 8°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 18/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th 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 07:21 and sets at 17:35 local time, giving 10 h 14 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 89 minutes over the month.

Why 18/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%72%

Beach score this month: 11/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in February

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in February

Around Victoria this month

Langford
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Langford

British Columbia · 11 km W
9°Feb high
16wet days
18score
Langford
Colwood
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Colwood

British Columbia · 9.9 km W
9°Feb high
16wet days
18score
Colwood
View Royal
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View Royal

British Columbia · 7.8 km W
9°Feb high
16wet days
18score
View Royal
Central Saanich
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Central Saanich

British Columbia · 15 km N
9°Feb high
16wet days
18score
Central Saanich
ivTop of the table

Canada's best in February

Where to go in February
Moose Jaw
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Moose Jaw

Saskatchewan
-4°Feb high
2wet days
47score
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
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2

Saskatoon

Saskatchewan
-6°Feb high
3wet days
46score
Saskatoon
Medicine Hat
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Medicine Hat

Alberta
0°Feb high
4wet days
46score
Medicine Hat
Yellowknife
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Yellowknife

Northwest Territories
-20°Feb high
3wet days
44score
Yellowknife
·Questions

Victoria in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Victoria?

February scores 18/100 for Victoria, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 9°C with 16 wet days.

How warm is Victoria in February?

Daytime highs average 9°C and night-time lows 3°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Victoria in February?

Victoria receives about 95 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 16 days.

Can you swim in Victoria in February?

The sea averages 8°C in February, cold for most swimmers.