AI-generatedColac at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jan · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 583 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 139 m
Climate in Colac
Colac has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Colac is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Colac
The best time to visit Colac is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to May. Rain is frequent from August to September; the wettest month is September with 68 mm.
Colac through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Colac in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 16–21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Colac in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Colac in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 16–23 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Colac in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 13–14 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: March, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:4119:42
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:24–07:16 · evening 19:07–19:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:14–06:24 · evening 19:58–20:09
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Colac compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 18° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 1.2 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 13.6 h |
What is the weather like in Colac in October?
In October, Colac is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Colac.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 1 min06:41 – 19:42
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 65 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Colac
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Colac: score 96 against 77. In January, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. January has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 19° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 43 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Colac month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January26° · 8.6 h
In January, Colac is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in January95February26° · 7.6 h
In February, Colac is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in February88March23° · 6.2 h
In March, Colac is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in March80April20° · 4.7 h
In April, Colac is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in April69May16° · 3.8 h
In May, Colac is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in May52June14° · 3.4 h
In June, Colac is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in June45July13° · 3.5 h
In July, Colac is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in July50August14° · 4.4 h
In August, Colac is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in August64September16° · 5.1 h
In September, Colac is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in September77October19° · 6.1 h
In October, Colac is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in October83November21° · 7.0 h
In November, Colac is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in November91December24° · 8.2 h
In December, Colac is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Colac.
Colac in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Colac
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in February (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 26° | 13° | 8.6 h | 5 | 43 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 26° | 14° | 7.6 h | 4 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 88 | 23° | 12° | 6.2 h | 5 | 31 |
| AprilApr | 80 | 20° | 10° | 4.7 h | 7 | 38 |
| MayMay | 69 | 16° | 8° | 3.8 h | 9 | 43 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 14° | 6° | 3.4 h | 10 | 47 |
| JulyJul | 45 | 13° | 6° | 3.5 h | 12 | 53 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 14° | 6° | 4.4 h | 13 | 62 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 16° | 7° | 5.1 h | 13 | 68 |
| OctoberOct | 77 | 19° | 8° | 6.1 h | 10 | 66 |
| NovemberNov | 83 | 21° | 10° | 7.0 h | 9 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 24° | 11° | 8.2 h | 7 | 42 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Colac
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Colac, 47 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Colac: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Colac has about 10 rainy days with 66 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Colac
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Colac
How breezy and how cloudy Colac is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Colac typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 65 % of the sky over Colac: variable cloud, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Colac
How often the day gets hot in Colac (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Colac has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Colac
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Colac in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Colac has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 48).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 21 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 20 h 50 min
- Distance
- 16,870 km
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Jet lag
- About 10 days (10 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Australia
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type I · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +61
- Emergency number
- 000
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Colac vs Apollo Bay
In October Colac has the better holiday weather (score 77 vs 72). During the day Apollo Bay is 1 °C cooler than Colac. Apollo Bay gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Colac | Apollo Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 77 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 18° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 14 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Colac ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Maryborough21°88
- 19ColacThis page19°77
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Frequently asked questions about Colac
When is the best time to visit Colac?
The best time to visit Colac is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Colac?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 13 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Colac?
Rain is frequent from August to September; the wettest month is September with 68 mm. The driest month is February with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Colac get?
Colac gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.6 hours a day; in June there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Colac in?
Colac is on UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Colac?
A nonstop flight from London to Colac takes about 20 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,870 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Colac?
Colac has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 66, summer holidays 48, October half-term 77, Christmas holidays 94.