Victoria pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Victoria are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and ambrosia remain at lower levels

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Victoria will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

On 16 July 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Victoria. grass and ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. birch, cypress, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.

Sitting in the mild, rain-fed climate of Vancouver Island's southern tip, Victoria experiences one of the earliest and longest pollen seasons in the country, with alder and birch releasing pollen as early as February, grasses staying active through a cool, damp summer, and ragweed remaining a minor, largely absent presence.

The Victoria pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Victoria, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.