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Victoria in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Victoria. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Often still sunny and dry, with fewer crowds after Labour Day; whales are still frequent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Victoria: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 14°C (57°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (22°C (72°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 14°C (57°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:50
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:27
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Victoria Classic Boat Festival (usually Labour Day weekend)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Colwood
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse
Bring a picnic; the grassy grounds and views of the Olympic Mountains suit a long afternoon.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
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
Experience · Inner Harbour and James Bay
Victoria Harbour Ferry
Buy a harbour tour rather than a single hop for the full loop, including the Gorge waterway.
- Time needed
- 15–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Iconic
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 19°C, lows near 9°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Victoria?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Victoria?
It is one of the best months to visit Victoria. Often still sunny and dry, with fewer crowds after Labour Day; whales are still frequent.
+How warm is Victoria in September?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Victoria in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.