Phillip Island 2024 Climate Summary
Understanding Phillip Island's climate patterns is essential for planning your stay. The city experiences a distinctive seasonal rhythm that shapes its weather throughout the year.
Temperature extremes span from 8.8°C up to 23.5°C, with a notable 8.4°C difference between the warmest and coldest periods.
Rainfall patterns show Apr as the wettest month with 88mm, while Feb receives just 7mm. Annual rainfall totals 612mm, spread across an average of 107 rain days.
Compared to the Victoria average, Phillip Island is 1.5°C cooler. Its annual rainfall of 612mm is typical of the region's climate patterns.
Understanding these patterns helps determine the best times to visit Phillip Island. Whether you prefer warm dry conditions or milder temperatures, Phillip Island's climate offers distinct seasonal advantages throughout the year.
Note on methodology: this page summarises 2024 observations only. Long-record climate trend analysis drawn from ACORN-SAT (1910 to present) is in development. For context on multi-decade change, see the BOM State of the Climate report.
Temperature Profile
Monthly maximum and minimum temperature ranges showing seasonal variation in Phillip Island's climate.
Climate Analysis
The temperature data for Phillip Island reveals clear seasonal patterns. The annual average maximum is 18.3°C, while the average minimum is 12.8°C. This 5.5°C range demonstrates the city's seasonal temperature variation.
Rainfall Pattern
Monthly rainfall distribution throughout Phillip Island showing wet and dry season patterns.
Annual rainfall totals 612mm, distributed across the calendar year. The distribution pattern shows distinct wet and dry periods that influence local climate conditions.
Climate Summary Table
Complete monthly climate averages including temperature, precipitation, solar radiation, and humidity data.
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Solar MJ | Humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0 | 16.3 | 53 | 7 | 23.9 | 61% |
| February | 23.5 | 16.4 | 7 | 3 | 23.3 | 45% |
| March | 22.3 | 15.9 | 14 | 3 | 18.9 | 50% |
| April | 17.4 | 13.4 | 88 | 14 | 11.0 | 61% |
| May | 16.3 | 11.6 | 29 | 4 | 9.1 | 63% |
| June | 13.5 | 9.8 | 30 | 6 | 6.3 | 59% |
| July | 12.7 | 8.8 | 84 | 15 | 6.7 | 66% |
| August | 16.0 | 10.0 | 39 | 9 | 11.0 | 61% |
| September | 15.6 | 10.6 | 55 | 16 | 13.1 | 56% |
| October | 17.8 | 11.7 | 67 | 12 | 21.0 | 55% |
| November | 20.8 | 13.7 | 65 | 8 | 23.3 | 53% |
| December | 21.8 | 15.1 | 82 | 10 | 26.8 | 54% |