To assist you in preparing for an enjoyable tour of the Great Ocean Road, you will find a 7-day weather forecast imbedded on this page. Weather conditions need careful consideration when planning a tour on the Great Ocean Road.

Firstly, many lookouts along the Great Ocean Road are exposed to strong winds. This is because these lookouts are on top of cliffs which look out onto the open ocean. Not surprisingly, this exposes visitors to wind, and in some cases, the wind can be very strong and quite cold, making the viewing experience quite uncomfortable.

Secondly, there is little shelter at the lookouts resulting in visitors being exposed to weather conditions. If it rains, visitors get wet. If there are cold winds, visitors become cold and uncomfortable. These issues can be avoided by timing the tour so it takes place during warm and calm weather, or, by taking appropriate clothing and accessories, such as a waterproof jacket and an umbrella.

Thirdly, the drive from Melbourne to explore the Great Ocean Road is long. Essentially, it is a whole day outing. If you undertake this trip during a day with bad weather, it’s going to be a long and uncomfortable day. For many visitors, a Great Ocean Road tour will be a once in a lifetime opportunity, so coming back a second time may not be a feasible option. For this reason, if you are considering this tour you want to make sure that the weather is right, so it becomes and enjoyable and memorable experience. 

To enjoy your Great Ocean Road tour you definitely want a day without rain. Ideally, the temperature will be between 20 and 35 degrees, not too windy and clear. Be careful not to get sunburnt!!!