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Best Time to Visit Port Campbell

November – April are the best time to visit Port Campbell on the climate data: January scores 91/100, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. May and September & October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of cloud cover.

Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia
Best months
Nov – Apr
Shoulder
May and Sep & Oct
Toughest
Jun – Aug
Warmest
Jan · 75°F
Coldest nights
Jul · 46°F
Wettest
Aug · 3.9 in
Driest
Feb · 1.6 in

Port Campbell weather by month

Highs run from 55°F to 75°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 31.5 in (800 mm) of rain.

32°41°50°59°68°77°75°Jan74°Feb72°Mar66°Apr60°May56°Jun55°Jul56°Aug59°Sep63°Oct68°Nov71°Dec050100
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Port Campbell, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high75°F24°C74°F24°C72°F22°C66°F19°C60°F16°C56°F13°C55°F13°C56°F13°C59°F15°C63°F17°C68°F20°C71°F22°C
Avg low56°F14°C57°F14°C56°F13°C53°F12°C50°F10°C47°F9°C46°F8°C46°F8°C48°F9°C49°F10°C52°F11°C54°F12°C
Rain1.7 in42 mm1.6 in40 mm1.9 in48 mm2.3 in59 mm2.9 in73 mm3.3 in84 mm3.6 in92 mm3.9 in98 mm3.1 in79 mm2.6 in66 mm2.5 in63 mm2.2 in56 mm
Humidity66%69%70%74%79%83%83%80%77%74%71%68%
Cloud55%58%58%61%64%65%65%65%64%63%65%59%
Comfort919190877869666775848688

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 97 m (318 ft), close to Port Campbell's own ~21 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Port Campbell season by season

Port Campbell is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons run opposite to North America and Europe.

Summer Dec – Feb

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 71–75°F (22–24°C). It's the driest season, with only about 5.4 in (138 mm) of rain, 17% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 54°F (12°C). Comfort peaks here: December – February rank with the year's best, and the season averages 90/100.

Autumn Mar – May

Temperatures slide from 72°F highs in March to 60°F by May. About 7.1 in (180 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 50°F (10°C). March & April are among the best-scoring months (season average 85/100).

Winter Jun – Aug

The coldest season, with highs near 56°F (13°C) and lows down to 46°F (8°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.8 in (274 mm) of rain, 34% of the year's total. Comfort scores bottom out in June – August; the season averages 67/100.

Spring Sep – Nov

Temperatures climb through the season, from 59°F highs in September to 68°F by November. About 8.2 in (208 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 48°F (9°C). November is among the best-scoring months (season average 82/100).

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By comfort score: 9 Great and 3 Good. Great months: September – May. Tap a month for its own guide.

Port Campbell weather questions

When is the best time to visit Port Campbell?

November – April are the best time to visit Port Campbell on the climate data: January scores 91/100, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. May and September & October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are June – August, mainly because of cloud cover.

What is the rainiest month in Port Campbell?

August is the wettest month, averaging about 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.6 in (40 mm). The yearly total is around 31.5 in (800 mm).

What is the coldest month in Port Campbell?

July is the coldest, with average lows of 46°F (8°C) and highs of 55°F (13°C). The warmest is January, with average highs of 75°F (24°C).

Is Port Campbell humid in summer?

Not very: summer (December – February) humidity averages 68%, and highs peak around 75°F (24°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

When is the rainy season in Port Campbell?

The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 10.8 in (274 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is January – March, with about 5.1 in (130 mm).

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