🇺🇸 San Francisco vs Victoria 🇨🇦

San Francisco, United States vs Victoria, Canada — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. San Francisco is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. San Francisco is drier, with roughly 122 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 San Francisco🇨🇦 Victoria
Avg annual high19°C14°C
Hottest monthSeptember (24°C)August (23°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)February (2°C low)
Rainy days / year64186
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Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇺🇸 San Francisco

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in September (24°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇨🇦 Victoria

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in August (23°C), coldest lows in February (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco or Victoria warmer?

San Francisco is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, San Francisco or Victoria?

Victoria is rainier — San Francisco sees about 122 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit San Francisco vs Victoria?

San Francisco is best around June, July, August; Victoria is best around June, July, August.

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