Victoria Weather

30 cities: climate averages from Open-Meteo

Whether you're heading to the city or outback, Victoria has distinct climate patterns shaped by latitude, elevation, and proximity to water. Browse 30 towns and cities to find your ideal weather window. Each location includes full annual data and month-by-month breakdowns.

Every state has its hot spots, cold spots, and wet zones. Here's what stands out across Victoria. The cards below show which cities experience the highest average temperatures, lowest overnight minimums, heaviest rainfall, and lowest rainfall patterns in our dataset.

This Victoria climate database draws from official climate records for 30 towns and cities. You'll find monthly temperature ranges, rainfall frequency, sunshine hours expressed as solar radiation, humidity levels, and our proprietary comfort score. The comfort metric weighs temperature, humidity, rainfall, and solar exposure to indicate how pleasant weather is on a 1-10 scale. High scores (7+) indicate excellent conditions. All data is sourced from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API under CC BY 4.0.

Most Comfortable Cities in Victoria
5.9
State average comfort score
0.3 below the national average of 6.2
#1
6.8
#2
6.6
#3
6.6
#4
6.5
#5
6.5

The comfort range in Victoria tells the story: Falls Creek scores 3.0 while Bairnsdale leads with 6.8. The statewide average is 5.9. That's close to the national average of 6.2, though individual cities vary widely.

That 3.8-point gap between the most and least comfortable cities shows how much local geography matters. Coastal cities average a comfort score of 6.4 compared to 5.9 inland, reflecting the moderating influence of the ocean on temperature extremes and humidity. Understanding these differences helps whether you're planning a move, a holiday, or just deciding when to visit.

Climate Extremes in Victoria

Hottest City
24.7°C
Coldest City
2.8°C
Wettest City
1200mm
Driest City
228mm

All Cities in Victoria

Here are 30 places across Victoria. Click any column header to sort, or click a city name for its full climate profile. The comfort metric ranges from 1 (difficult conditions) to 10 (ideal) based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine.

City Avg Max °C Avg Min °C Rain mm Days >35°C Comfort
Bairnsdale 20.3 9.6 716 8 6.8
Geelong 20.0 10.3 502 11 6.6
Sale 20.2 9.4 681 5 6.6
Mildura 24.7 12.5 228 47 6.5
Torquay 19.3 11.4 509 8 6.5
Melbourne 19.9 10.7 727 11 6.4
Ocean Grove 19.1 12.0 542 8 6.4
Traralgon 19.9 9.6 630 8 6.3
Lakes Entrance 19.1 11.1 851 2 6.3
Swan Hill 23.5 11.5 423 26 6.3
Bacchus Marsh 19.9 10.2 653 8 6.2
Bendigo 20.5 9.5 517 10 6.1
Horsham 21.3 9.7 480 13 6.1
Shepparton 22.1 10.6 543 10 6.0
Echuca 22.9 10.9 494 21 6.0
Lorne 18.8 11.0 584 7 6.0
Sunbury 18.8 9.4 692 4 6.0
Hamilton 19.0 9.0 541 6 5.9
Colac 18.8 9.0 562 4 5.9
Wodonga 21.8 9.9 737 4 5.8
Benalla 21.7 10.3 705 8 5.8
Phillip Island 18.3 12.8 612 6 5.8
Wangaratta 22.1 9.6 735 8 5.7
Bright 21.0 8.2 1093 1 5.6
Warrnambool 18.0 11.0 676 4 5.5
Ballarat 17.6 8.1 647 2 5.4
Portland 17.9 11.1 649 4 5.4
Wonthaggi 18.1 11.8 795 4 5.4
Daylesford 16.9 7.5 678 1 5.2
Falls Creek 11.2 2.8 1200 0 3.0

Each city page includes month-by-month climate data, comfort scores, packing recommendations, and detailed seasonal analysis. You'll also find comparisons to the state's capital city and links to explore weather patterns month by month.

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