Climate Insights for Geelong

The climate in Geelong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 538 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 65 mm of rainfall. Geelong 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.The climate in Geelong is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 21.2 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Geelong 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 46°F.

Geelong sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 23°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°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 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Geelong sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 46°F to 74°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 50°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Geelong is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 538 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 65 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 23 mm. That's 42 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Geelong is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.9 in. That's 1.7 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Geelong is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 13km/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.Geelong is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The best time to visit Geelong is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 43 mm 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 best time to visit Geelong is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 46°F. 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 Geelong 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Geelong based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.