When is the best time to go to Phillip Island
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Phillip Island, Australia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Phillip Island
Phillip Island weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Phillip Island are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 43mm | 9.2hrs | 15.5hrs |
The weather in January in Phillip Island is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Phillip Island, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Phillip Island and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Phillip Island weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 43mm | 8.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
February in Phillip Island is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Phillip Island, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Phillip Island and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Phillip Island weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 57mm | 7.2hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in March in Phillip Island is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Phillip Island, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Phillip Island and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Phillip Island weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 72mm | 5.9hrs | 12hrs |
Phillip Island's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Phillip Island.
April is in the fall / autumn in Phillip Island and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Phillip Island weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 97mm | 4.7hrs | 11.1hrs |
May is a a little damp month in Phillip Island and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phillip Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Phillip Island and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Phillip Island weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 84mm | 4.3hrs | 15.5hrs |
The weather in June in Phillip Island is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phillip Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Phillip Island and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Phillip Island weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 95mm | 4.7hrs | 14.5hrs |
July in Phillip Island is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phillip Island for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Phillip Island and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Phillip Island weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 92mm | 5.3hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in August in Phillip Island is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phillip Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Phillip Island and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Phillip Island weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 85mm | 6.2hrs | 12hrs |
Phillip Island's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Phillip Island.
September is in the spring in Phillip Island and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Phillip Island weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 83mm | 7hrs | 11.1hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Phillip Island and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phillip Island for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Phillip Island and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Phillip Island weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 68mm | 7.8hrs | 15.5hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Phillip Island and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Phillip Island.
November is in the spring in Phillip Island and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Phillip Island weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 62mm | 8.4hrs | 14.5hrs |
December in Phillip Island is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Phillip Island, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Phillip Island and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Phillip Island with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Phillip Island weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 24.4°C 75.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 43mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 97mm 3.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
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