April · Australia
Best time to visit Great Ocean Road in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Great Ocean Road in April
Average temperature 15°C, 47 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.1/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Great Ocean Road scores 7.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Great Ocean Road winds past surf beaches, rainforest and the Twelve Apostles' limestone stacks.
April holds up well in Great Ocean Road — 8th best month
April averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Great Ocean Road in April?
- In April, Great Ocean Road averages 15°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Great Ocean Road?
- April earns a 7.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Great Ocean Road in April?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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