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Great Alpine Road

Victoria, Australia
Best timeMar–Apr & Sep–Nov
Set inVictoria, Australia
In season~57°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

32–73°F
Fares from$1067
Nearest airportMEL
CurrencyAUD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+10:00
The drive
Route map for Great Alpine Road
StartFinish
145miles
Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightFeb · 55%
WarmestJan · 73°F
WettestJun
Best windowMar–Apr & Sep–Nov
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Australia highest sealed road across the Victorian Alps.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–Apr & Sep–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

On foot

The classic way in is the Mount Buffalo lookout. Nearest airport is MEL.

Pairs well with

Melbourne Cricket Ground
132 mi away
Eureka Tower
133 mi away
Melbourne Park
133 mi away
Melbourne Zoo
133 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Great Alpine Road?

The best time to visit Great Alpine Road is March–April & September–November, in Victoria, Australia.

Where is Great Alpine Road?

Great Alpine Road is in Victoria, Australia. The nearest major airport is MEL.

What is Great Alpine Road known for?

Australia highest sealed road across the Victorian Alps.

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