September · Australia
Best time to visit Great Ocean Road in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Great Ocean Road in September
Average temperature 12°C, 49 mm of rain, about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
8.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 49 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 12
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Great Ocean Road scores 8.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 49 mm of rain, and roughly 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Great Ocean Road winds past surf beaches, rainforest and the Twelve Apostles' limestone stacks.
September in Great Ocean Road: strong conditions, 7th of 12
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 49 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Great Ocean Road — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Great Ocean Road in September?
- In September, Great Ocean Road averages 12°C, 49 mm of rain, and about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.0/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Great Ocean Road?
- September earns a 8.0/10 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 September?
- Expect about 49 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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