Geelong Weather Today — Current Conditions and 7-Day Geelong Forecast

Geelong Weather Today

Geelong has a temperate oceanic climate shaped by its position at the western end of Port Phillip Bay. The city is more exposed to southwest to westerly winds from Bass Strait than Melbourne, which gives Geelong a windier but often clearer character. The Bellarine Peninsula to the south and the You Yangs to the north create local weather variations across the greater Geelong region.

Geelong Climate — What to Expect Each Season

• Summer (December to February) — Warm and often windy. Hot days when northerlies blow from the inland but sea breezes from Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait can cool the city quickly. January average maximum: 24.7°C. Heatwaves affect Geelong when Adelaide-style northerlies dominate.
• Autumn (March to May) — The most settled season. Temperatures moderate through April and May with good weather and reduced wind. A popular time for Bellarine Peninsula wine tourism.
• Winter (June to August) — Cold, windy and frequently overcast with cold fronts crossing regularly from Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean. Average July maximum: 13.0°C, minimum: 6.4°C. The You Yangs and Otway Ranges to the south and west receive more rain than the city.
• Spring (September to October) — Variable and windy. Temperatures warm through October with increasing sunshine and occasional warm northerlies ahead of cold front passages.

Geelong Rainfall

Geelong receives approximately 490mm of rainfall per year — drier than Melbourne due to its position in the rain shadow of the Otway Ranges and the drying effect of Port Phillip Bay. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed with a slight winter peak.

Current Geelong Weather Sources

The Bureau of Meteorology at bom.gov.au provides official Geelong weather forecasts and severe weather warnings for the greater Geelong region.

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