Ready-made plans

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Best Time for Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula & Phillip Island

Last updated: 2026-09-23

Preferred months for this journey: November, December, January, February, March. Check the seasonal notes before choosing your dates.

In the warmer months, plan coastal walks around the weather and leave extra time at the beaches. Hot springs, wildlife venues and the evening Penguin Parade are optional visits to arrange separately.
Winter can be cool and windy on the coast. Choose shorter walks that suit current conditions; hot springs and an evening Penguin Parade visit are optional and require their own tickets.

Month	Low	High	Rain	Daylight
January	15.4°C	22.4°C	44 mm	14.4 h
February	15.9°C	22.3°C	47 mm	13.5 h
March	15.2°C	21.2°C	45 mm	12.3 h
April	13.4°C	18.7°C	63 mm	11.0 h
May	11.6°C	15.8°C	65 mm	9.9 h
June	9.9°C	13.6°C	68 mm	9.3 h
July	8.9°C	12.8°C	68 mm	9.6 h
August	8.8°C	13.2°C	74 mm	10.5 h
September	9.7°C	14.8°C	64 mm	11.8 h
October	10.8°C	16.8°C	62 mm	13.0 h
November	12.5°C	18.9°C	73 mm	14.1 h
December	13.9°C	20.6°C	58 mm	14.7 h