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When to go: Geelong month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Geelong are typically February, March and December, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), July the coldest (average low 7°C), and October the wettest (about 75 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.5 | 15.4 | 52 | 11.1 |
| February | 24.6 | 14.9 | 25 | 10.6 |
| March | 23.4 | 14.2 | 31 | 9.2 |
| April | 20.0 | 11.6 | 48 | 7.7 |
| May | 16.4 | 9.0 | 42 | 7.1 |
| June | 13.7 | 7.0 | 43 | 6.6 |
| July | 13.3 | 6.8 | 41 | 6.8 |
| August | 14.4 | 7.1 | 48 | 7.8 |
| September | 16.3 | 8.3 | 56 | 8.8 |
| October | 18.6 | 9.7 | 75 | 9.4 |
| November | 20.7 | 11.5 | 69 | 10.2 |
| December | 23.3 | 13.1 | 51 | 11.3 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1802
After anchoring outside Port Phillip Heads (the narrow entrance to Port Phillip, onto which both Geelong and Melbourne now front), on 1 February 1802, he sent a small boat with six men to explore.
- Documented history · 1803
In January 1803, Surveyor-General Charles Grimes arrived at Port Phillip in the sloop Cumberland and mapped the area, including the future site of Geelong, but reported the area was unfavourable for settlement and returned to Sydney on 27 February.
- Documented history · 1824
They reached the northern edge of Corio Bay – the area of Port Phillip that Geelong now fronts – on 16 December 1824, and it was at this time they reported that the Aboriginals called the area Corayo, the bay being called Djillong.
- Documented history · 1835
In 1835, John Batman used Indented Head as his base camp, leaving behind several employees whilst he returned to Tasmania (then known as Van Diemen's Land) for more supplies and his family.
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01 · OverviewGeelong, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Geelong took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Geelong
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Geelong
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Geelong
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Geelong
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Geelong
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Geelong
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01 · Q&AWhere is Geelong located and what are its coordinates?
Geelong is situated in Australia at geographic coordinates -38.1471, 144.3607, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Geelong?
Geelong has a recorded population of approximately 282,809 and observes the Australia/Melbourne time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Geelong?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Geelong include EN-AU, with AUD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Geelong?
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