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Phillip Island

Phillip Island · Australia · Melbourne

The world's smallest penguins waddling ashore at dusk in a nightly parade watched from grandstands, a motorsport circuit that hosts a MotoGP round, and seal colonies visible from a boat without ever leaving the bay.

The best time to visit Phillip Island is Sep–Nov, Mar–May, when typical daytime highs reach about 20°C (67°F). Local time there is 09:06 (UTC+10).

Best time to go
Sep–Nov, Mar–May
Budget on the ground
$$ · mid-range
Nearest airport
MEL · Melbourne

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High8 to 32°C46 to 90°F Rain0 to 120mm0 to 4.7in

March · high 74°F · rain 2.0in · 12.4h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Melbourne, this page’s gateway

Phillip Island month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January27°C81°F72mm2.8in14.5h14.5h
February25°C77°F41mm1.6in13.5h13.5h
March23°C74°F50mm2.0in12.4h12.4hin the recommended window
April20°C68°F68mm2.7in11.2h11.2hin the recommended window
May16°C60°F70mm2.8in10.1h10.1hin the recommended window
June14°C56°F83mm3.3in9.6h9.6h
July13°C55°F48mm1.9in9.8h9.8h
August14°C57°F66mm2.6in10.7h10.7h
September17°C62°F67mm2.6in11.9h11.9hin the recommended window
October19°C65°F105mm4.1in13.1h13.1hin the recommended window
November21°C69°F91mm3.6in14.2h14.2hin the recommended window
December23°C74°F71mm2.8in14.8h14.8h

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Currency
AUD · Australian dollar
Language
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