Geelong climate
Geelong (Victoria, Australia) has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C59 °F, and about 599 mm24 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Geelong climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2780 | 1458 | 2169 | 401.6 |
| Feb | 2678 | 1558 | 2068 | 421.7 |
| Mar | 2475 | 1457 | 1966 | 361.4 |
| Apr | 2069 | 1152 | 1661 | 502.0 |
| May | 1762 | 948 | 1355 | 471.8 |
| Jun | 1457 | 745 | 1151 | 562.2 |
| Jul | 1356 | 643 | 1049 | 542.1 |
| Aug | 1457 | 644 | 1050 | 592.3 |
| Sep | 1662 | 846 | 1254 | 532.1 |
| Oct | 1967 | 948 | 1458 | 522.0 |
| Nov | 2272 | 1152 | 1762 | 622.5 |
| Dec | 2576 | 1355 | 1966 | 471.8 |
| Year | 2780 | 643 | 1559 | 59924 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62% | 51% | 7.0 | 14:32 |
| Feb | 66% | 54% | 6.1 | 13:34 |
| Mar | 66% | 54% | 4.7 | 12:26 |
| Apr | 72% | 58% | 3.3 | 11:09 |
| May | 78% | 62% | 2.2 | 10:05 |
| Jun | 83% | 64% | 1.8 | 9:32 |
| Jul | 83% | 62% | 2.0 | 9:45 |
| Aug | 80% | 62% | 2.8 | 10:40 |
| Sep | 76% | 60% | 4.0 | 11:55 |
| Oct | 71% | 58% | 5.4 | 13:10 |
| Nov | 68% | 60% | 6.3 | 14:16 |
| Dec | 64% | 55% | 7.1 | 14:48 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Geelong is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 27 °C80 °F and a low of 14 °C58 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 13 °C56 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 10.8 °C19.5 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 599 mm24 in. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year. The wettest month is November (62 mm2.5 in), the driest is March (36 mm1.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 62% in January to 83% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 51%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (8 mph) in April to 15 km/h (9 mph) in August. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in June to 14.8 hours in December.
Best time to visit Geelong
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–April: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 27 °C80 °F with 36 mm1.4 in to 62 mm2.5 in of precipitation per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Geelong
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2576 to 27 °C80 °F, lows 1355 to 15 °C58 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1762 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 948 to 14 °C57 °F, about 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1356 to 14 °C57 °F, lows 643 to 7 °C45 °F, about 57 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 1662 to 22 °C72 °F, lows 846 to 11 °C52 °F, about 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Geelong compares
Compared with Melbourne, about 65 km to the northeast, Geelong has practically the same average temperature and receives 16% less precipitation (599 mm24 in vs 715 mm28 in).
Of the 39 places in Australia covered by World Climates, Geelong is the 32nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 29th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Australia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Gijón (Spain, Csb), Donostia / San Sebastián (Spain, Cfb) and Bilbao (Spain, Csb).
Nearby places
- Melbourne 65 km · 15 °C59 °F · 715 mm28 in
- Ballarat 79 km · 12 °C54 °F · 565 mm22 in
- Bendigo 155 km · 14 °C58 °F · 522 mm21 in
- Wagga Wagga 429 km · 17 °C62 °F · 559 mm22 in
- Griffith 455 km · 18 °C64 °F · 405 mm16 in
- Canberra 531 km · 14 °C57 °F · 706 mm28 in
- Hobart 583 km · 13 °C55 °F · 719 mm28 in
- Adelaide 627 km · 17 °C62 °F · 430 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Geelong?
January is the warmest month in Geelong, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (58 °F).
What is the coldest month in Geelong?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (56 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Geelong?
November is the wettest month with about 62 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation; March is the driest with about 36 mm (1.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Geelong?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–April.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 114 m, while Geelong lies at about 23 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.6 °C1.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.