Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road
Laneway coffee culture that takes itself exactly as seriously as it should, a coast road with limestone stacks rising out of the surf, and a city that changes its weather roughly every twenty minutes just to keep things interesting.
The best time to visit Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (67°F). Local time there is 02:28 (UTC+10).
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The year at a glance
March · high 23°C · rain 50mm · 12.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C81°F | 72mm2.8in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| February | 25°C77°F | 41mm1.6in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| March | 23°C74°F | 50mm2.0in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| April | 20°C68°F | 68mm2.7in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 16°C60°F | 70mm2.8in | 10.1h10.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 14°C56°F | 83mm3.3in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| July | 13°C55°F | 48mm1.9in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| August | 14°C57°F | 66mm2.6in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| September | 17°C62°F | 67mm2.6in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| October | 19°C65°F | 105mm4.1in | 13.1h13.1h | in the recommended window |
| November | 21°C69°F | 91mm3.6in | 14.2h14.2h | in the recommended window |
| December | 23°C74°F | 71mm2.8in | 14.8h14.8h |
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When is the best time to visit Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road?
The best time to visit Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (67°F).
How warm does Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road get?
Typical daytime highs in Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road are Mar–May 20°C (67°F), Jun–Aug 14°C (56°F), Sep–Nov 19°C (66°F), Dec–Feb 25°C (77°F).
Is Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road expensive?
On the ground, Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road is middling.
What sort of trip is Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road good for?
Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road is good for food and drink, history and culture, nature and scenery, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road?
The wettest month in Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road is October at 105mm (4.1in), the driest February at 41mm (1.6in), with a monthly average of 69mm (2.7in).
What plug do I need for Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road?
Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road uses type I sockets at 230 V.
