Victoria Weather

30 cities: climate averages from Open-Meteo

Victoria is home to remarkably diverse climate zones. This dataset covers 30 major population centres across the state. You'll find average temperatures, annual rainfall, and comfort scores based on temperature, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine. Use this to plan trips, compare regions, or understand local weather patterns.

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

Across Victoria, comfort scores range from 3.0 in Falls Creek to 6.8 in Bairnsdale. The state average sits at 5.9. That's close to the national average of 6.2, though individual cities vary widely.

The spread from 3.0 to 6.8 reflects genuine climate diversity within Victoria. Elevation, distance from the coast, and latitude all play a role in shaping local conditions. 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.

Climate Extremes in Victoria

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

All Cities in Victoria

All 30 cities and towns in our Victoria dataset, with key annual climate metrics. The table shows average maximum temperatures, average minimum temperatures, total annual rainfall, the number of days exceeding 35 degrees Celsius, and our comfort score. Click any city name to view its complete monthly profile. Click column headers to sort.

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

Want more detail? Click any city to explore its full 12-month climate profile, including daily temperature ranges, rainfall frequency, solar radiation data, humidity levels, and what to expect each month. Detailed monthly pages break down individual months with packing tips and what makes each season unique.

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