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Victoria in November
What November is really like in Victoria: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Grnpolk, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 9.1 hours of daylight. One of the wettest months, but chum salmon spawn in Goldstream River, a short drive away.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 10°C (50°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Victoria: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 30 days. Compared with October (14°C (57°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 08:22
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:35
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
- Sea
- 10°C (50°F)
Autumn (September–November). Often a sunny, quiet September, then autumn colour, the Goldstream salmon run and heavier rain from late October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Salmon run at Goldstream Provincial Park (usually late October to November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Garden · Cook Street Village and Fairfield
Abkhazi Garden
Visit in April or May, when the rhododendrons and azaleas flower against the rock.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Nature · Vic West and Songhees
Galloping Goose Regional Trail
A former railway line turned into a 55 km walking and cycling trail from Vic West through suburbs, farmland and forest towards Sooke.
- Time needed
- 2 hours to a full day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Outdoors
- Nature
Historic site · Inner Harbour and James Bay
Emily Carr House
Pair it with a walk to Ross Bay Cemetery in Fairfield, where Carr is buried.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
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
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 3°C and 18 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Victoria?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Victoria in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Victoria?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. One of the wettest months, but chum salmon spawn in Goldstream River, a short drive away.
+How warm is Victoria in November?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria in November?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.