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Victoria in July
What July is really like in Victoria: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Victoria. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 15.7 hours of daylight. Dry and sunny, rarely hot; peak season with Canada Day in the Inner Harbour and Butchart's summer fireworks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Victoria: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with June (20°C (68°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:28
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:11
- Daylight
- About 15.7 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Summer (June–August). Dry, sunny and rarely above 25°C, with festivals, cruise ships and the busiest Inner Harbour; book hotels and tours ahead.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Canada Day celebrations in the Inner Harbour (1 July)
- Butchart Gardens fireworks (Saturday evenings, usually July–August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Downtown and Old Town
Chinatown and Fan Tan Alley
Walk Fan Tan Alley early in the day when it is quiet enough to notice the old doorways and narrow courtyards.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
Waterfront · Inner Harbour and James Bay
Fisherman's Wharf
A working wharf at the mouth of the Inner Harbour lined with brightly painted float homes, fish-and-chip stands, kayak rentals and whale-watching operators.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Kids
- Photo spot
Castle · Colwood
Hatley Castle and Gardens
Walk the old-growth forest trails on the estate after the gardens.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Nature
- Couples
Garden · Cook Street Village and Fairfield
Abkhazi Garden
A small hillside garden of rock outcrops, Garry oaks, rhododendrons and ponds, created after 1946 by Prince Nicholas and Princess Peggy Abkhazi, who met in Paris before the war and reunited after years in prison camps.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 11°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Victoria?
One of the best months to visit Victoria, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Victoria?
It is one of the best months to visit Victoria. Dry and sunny, rarely hot; peak season with Canada Day in the Inner Harbour and Butchart's summer fireworks.
+How warm is Victoria in July?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.