Climate Insights for Apollo Bay

The climate in Apollo Bay is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 926mm of precipitation falls per year. Apollo Bay receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Apollo Bay is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, March. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Apollo Bay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 20°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Apollo Bay is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 926mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 106mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 37mm. That's 69mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Apollo Bay is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Apollo Bay, which began on March 20, 2026. Apollo Bay is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 8°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Apollo Bay is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 52mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Apollo Bay based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.