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Great Ocean Road

Victoria, Australia
Best timeDec–Mar
Set inVictoria, Australia
In season~70°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

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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

48–70°F
Fares from$1067
Nearest airportMEL
CurrencyAUD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+10:00
The drive
Route map for Great Ocean Road
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145miles
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jan–Feb. Go in Mar, Dec for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 47%
WarmestJan · 70°F
WettestAug
Best windowDec–Mar
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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

Southern Ocean cliffs, rainforest and surf towns west of Melbourne.

Best time to visit

Aim for Dec–Mar, the 4 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Twelve Apostles coast drive. Nearest airport is MEL.

Pairs well with

Bells Beach
67 mi away
Grampians
111 mi away
Eureka Tower
117 mi away
Melbourne Park
118 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Great Ocean Road?

The best time to visit Great Ocean Road is December–March, in Victoria, Australia.

Where is Great Ocean Road?

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

What is Great Ocean Road known for?

Southern Ocean cliffs, rainforest and surf towns west of Melbourne.

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