Frost Dates for Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Coordinates: 48.433, -123.350

Growing Season

The last spring air frost in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada typically occurs around Apr 15, and the first autumn air frost around Oct 24. This gives a frost-free growing season of approximately 192 days.

USDA Hardiness Zone

This location falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, where the average annual extreme minimum temperature is -6.7 to -3.9°C (20 to 25°F). This zone rating helps gardeners determine which perennial plants are likely to survive winter.

Temperature Overview

The coldest month is February, with an average low of 3°C (37°F). The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21°C (70°F).

Frost Risk Breakdown

Frost dates at three temperature thresholds: Air frost (0°C / 32°F): Apr 15 (last spring) to Oct 24 (first autumn). Light ground frost (-1°C / 30°F): Mar 14 (last spring) to Nov 13 (first autumn).

We predict your growing zone to be approximately ...

USDA Growing Zone
USDA Growing Zone - 9a

... and the frost data for your area is ...

Current Risk Level: Unlikely (Safest)

for today based on past data only.

We predict a frost free growing season at your location from Apr 15 to Oct 24, which provides approximately 191 frost free days.

For the less tender plants, or if you are planning to protect your plants with fleece etc, your growing season could stretch from Mar 14 to Nov 13, which provides a total of 244 days for growing.

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  • Light Ground Frost possible
  • Air Frost possible
  • Safest (unlikely)
First and last frost dates by frost type
FirstLast
Air FrostOct 24Apr 15
Light Ground FrostNov 13Mar 14
Hard Ground FrostUnlikelyUnlikely

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