Great Ocean Road
Australia · Oceania
The best time to visit Great Ocean Road is January–May and September–December, when it is at its strongest for nature & wildlife and road trips. Mild early autumn conditions offer comfortable hiking temperatures and manageable traffic along the Great Ocean Walk.
Plan a trip to Great Ocean RoadMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9/10 | 22°C · 10 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Peak Australian summer holidays bring the warmest weather, lively coastal towns, and maximum visitor numbers along the coastline. |
| February | 9/10 | 20°C · 9 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Consistently warm days and lowest monthly rainfall make this one of the best times for coastal sightseeing and touring. |
| March | 9/10 | 19°C · 12 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Mild early autumn conditions offer comfortable hiking temperatures and manageable traffic along the Great Ocean Walk. |
| April | 8/10 | 15°C · 15 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Crisp autumn air brings vibrant foliage to Otway hinterland towns, though ocean waters cool significantly. |
| May | 8/10 | 12°C · 16 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Southern right whales begin arriving in coastal nurseries around Warrnambool and Portland, but rain frequency increases. |
| June | 7/10 | 10°C · 15 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. Winter sets in with shorter daylight hours, cool winds, and quiet roads ideal for moody coastal photography and whale spotting. |
| July | 7/10 | 10°C · 18 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. The coldest month brings dramatic ocean swells and peak whale activity, accompanied by brief winter school holiday traffic. |
| August | 7/10 | 11°C · 20 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 | Nature & wildlife. August is the wettest month with frequent showers, powerful coastal winds, and abundant opportunities for shore-based whale watching. |
| September | 8/10 | 12°C · 18 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips. Early spring brings flowing Otway waterfalls and blooming coastal heathlands, though weather remains brisk and changeable. |
| October | 8/10 | 14°C · 17 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Temperatures climb with longer days and blooming native wildflowers, making it a favorite month for nature walks. |
| November | 9/10 | 17°C · 15 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Pleasant late-spring weather with fewer crowds before the summer rush begins makes for superb coastal touring. |
| December | 9/10 | 19°C · 12 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Road trips, Hiking. Summer holiday crowds and festive road-trippers surge late in the month as days grow long and warm. |
Getting in
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