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Victoria in June
What June is really like in Victoria: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Victoria. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 16.1 hours of daylight. Long, mild days and the start of cruise and festival season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 16.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Victoria: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (17°C (63°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:11
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:16
- Daylight
- About 16.1 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- TD Victoria International JazzFest (usually late June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Saanich
Mount Douglas (PKOLS)
A forested hill in Saanich about 10 km north of downtown, known by its Indigenous name PKOLS.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Nature
- Photo spot
Architecture · Inner Harbour and James Bay
BC Parliament Buildings
Come back after sunset to see the building lit up, reflected in the harbour.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Free
- After dark
- History
Landmark · Inner Harbour and James Bay
Fairmont Empress and afternoon tea
The ivy-clad Canadian Pacific Railway hotel, also by Rattenbury, opened in 1908 and faces the harbour beside the legislature.
- Time needed
- 2 hours for tea
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Couples
- Food
- Architecture
Experience · Inner Harbour and James Bay
Whale watching from the Inner Harbour
Choose an operator that belongs to a responsible whale-watching association, and pick a covered boat if you get cold or seasick.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Kids
- Iconic
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 10°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Victoria?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Victoria?
It is one of the best months to visit Victoria. Long, mild days and the start of cruise and festival season.
+How warm is Victoria in June?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.