AI-generatedGeelong at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jan · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 19.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,180 h
- Rain a year
- 471 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+11 / UTC+10
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Geelong
Geelong has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,180 hours of sunshine a year, Geelong is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:3819:39
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 06:21–07:13 · evening 19:03–19:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:11–06:21 · evening 19:55–20:06
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.
What is the weather like in Geelong in October?
In October, Geelong is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Geelong.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 1 min06:38 – 19:39
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11Australia/Melbourne
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %92 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Geelong
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.7 – 14.6 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Geelong ranges from 12.9 °C in August to 19.2 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. From June to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 18.5 and 20.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18.6° | 17.7° | 19.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.2° | 18.5° | 20.0° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 18.8° | 17.9° | 19.7° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 17.3° | 16.7° | 17.9° | fresh |
| MayMay | 15.8° | 15.4° | 16.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.4° | 13.9° | 14.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.3° | 12.8° | 13.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.9° | 12.4° | 13.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.2° | 12.7° | 13.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 14.1° | 13.7° | 14.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 15.5° | 14.8° | 16.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 17.0° | 16.2° | 18.0° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in Geelong
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 6.5 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Geelong, 50 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Geelong
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 it, 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.
Rain in Geelong: 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, Geelong has about 9 rainy days with 52 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Geelong
How breezy and how cloudy Geelong 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 Geelong typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jun – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Geelong: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 and humidity in Geelong
How often the day gets hot in Geelong (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, Geelong has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Geelong
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in February (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from January to March.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 23° | 16° | 18.6° | 8.6 h | 5 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 23° | 16° | 19.2° | 7.6 h | 4 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 89 | 21° | 15° | 18.8° | 6.3 h | 5 | 26 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 19° | 13° | 17.3° | 4.9 h | 6 | 36 |
| MayMay | 66 | 16° | 11° | 15.8° | 4.2 h | 7 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 51 | 14° | 9° | 14.4° | 3.8 h | 8 | 39 |
| JulyJul | 46 | 13° | 8° | 13.3° | 3.9 h | 10 | 37 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 14° | 8° | 12.9° | 4.8 h | 10 | 39 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 15° | 9° | 13.2° | 5.5 h | 10 | 47 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 17° | 11° | 14.1° | 6.5 h | 9 | 52 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 19° | 12° | 15.5° | 7.3 h | 9 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 21° | 14° | 17.0° | 8.3 h | 7 | 39 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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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Best time to visit Geelong
The best time to visit Geelong is from November to April. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 19.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from September to May. The wettest month is November with 57 mm of precipitation.
Geelong through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Geelong in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Geelong in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Geelong in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 16–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Geelong in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Geelong for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Geelong
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 Geelong: score 96 against 76. In January, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in January. January has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 96better |
| Day high | 17° | 23° |
| Night low | 11° | 16° |
| Sea | 14.1° | 18.6° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 52 mm | 37 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep – May
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Geelong month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January23° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In January, Geelong is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 37 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Geelong.
Geelong in January95February23° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In February, Geelong is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Geelong.
Geelong in February89March21° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In March, Geelong is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Geelong.
Geelong in March82April19° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In April, Geelong is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Geelong.
Geelong in April66May16° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In May, Geelong is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Geelong.
Geelong in May51June14° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In June, Geelong is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Geelong.
Geelong in June46July13° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In July, Geelong is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 37 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Geelong.
Geelong in July52August14° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In August, Geelong is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Geelong.
Geelong in August62September15° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In September, Geelong is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Geelong.
Geelong in September76October17° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In October, Geelong is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Geelong.
Geelong in October84November19° · Sea 16° · 7 h
In November, Geelong is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Geelong.
Geelong in November92December21° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In December, Geelong is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Geelong.
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Geelong vs. Melbourne
In October the holiday weather in Geelong and Melbourne is about equally good (score 76 vs. 78). During the day Melbourne is 2 °C warmer than Geelong. The sea in Melbourne is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Geelong | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 19° |
| Sea | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 11 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Australia in October: the best places
In October, Geelong ranks 19 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Airlie Beach (Whitsundays)29°25°99
- 2Perth22°19°97
- 3Cairns26°26°96
- 4Adelaide20°16°94
- 5Toowoomba25°94
- 6Mackay26°25°92
- 7Brisbane25°89
- 8Sunshine Coast25°23°89
- 19GeelongThis page17°14°76
Planning a trip to Geelong
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Geelong 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.
Geelong has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 84
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.5 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
- 16,910 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.
Frequently asked questions about Geelong
When is the best time to visit Geelong?
The best time to visit Geelong is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Geelong?
The sea temperature in Geelong ranges from 12.9 °C in August to 19.2 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Geelong in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Geelong?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Geelong?
The wettest month is November with 57 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Geelong get?
Geelong gets around 2,180 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.6 hours a day; in June there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Geelong in?
Geelong uses the time zone Australia/Melbourne: UTC+11 in January and UTC+10 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Geelong?
A nonstop flight from London to Geelong takes about 20 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 16,910 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Geelong?
Geelong has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 63, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 94.
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