When to go · Geelong
Geelong in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, 7–14°C (45–57°F)); avoid the January school holidays if you want quiet beaches.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, 45–57°F (7–14°C)); avoid the January school holidays if you want quiet beaches.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Medium
- Australia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Australia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, 7–14°C (45–57°F)); avoid the January school holidays if you want quiet beaches.Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, 45–57°F (7–14°C)); avoid the January school holidays if you want quiet beaches.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- SeptemberGreatInside Geelong's best window: Oct–Apr (mild, beach weather); Mar–May and Sep–Nov for fewer crowds.
- OctoberGreatInside Geelong's best window: Oct–Apr (mild, beach weather); Mar–May and Sep–Nov for fewer crowds.
- NovemberGreatInside Geelong's best window: Oct–Apr (mild, beach weather); Mar–May and Sep–Nov for fewer crowds.
- DecemberGreatInside Geelong's best window: Oct–Apr (mild, beach weather); Mar–May and Sep–Nov for fewer crowds.
Weather in August
- GeelongHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 13 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Australia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Australia overall
- Medium
Australia overall: Dry and sunny north, whales along the east coast, wildflowers in WA.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Geelong, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Aug: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 13
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 2
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, wet, 7–14°C); avoid the January school holidays if you want quiet beaches.
January: Inside Geelong's best window: Oct–Apr (mild, beach weather); Mar–May and Sep–Nov for fewer crowds.
Geelong: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast