South West Coast, Victoria, Australia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to South West Coast, Victoria, Australia? If you're planning to go to South West Coast, this is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to South West Coast, Victoria, Australia

Based on the climate and weather in South West Coast, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

Important essentials for South West Coast, Victoria, Australia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in South West Coast, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly choice.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for South West Coast, Victoria, Australia by month

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January

January in this region is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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February

February in South West Coast is balmy and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) to high 60s F (low 20s C).

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March

March for South West Coast is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

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April

If you visit South West Coast during April, you might find that it can be chilly and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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May

In May, South West Coast is cold and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for South West Coast, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

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June

If you vacation in South West Coast during June, you might notice that it is cold and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

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July

July is pretty cool and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains most days.

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August

August in South West Coast can be very chilly and extremely rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

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September

September in South West Coast is pretty cool and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about two thirds of the time.

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October

Traveling to South West Coast in October, you will notice that it is relatively cool and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

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November

Traveling to South West Coast in November, you will notice that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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December

If you visit South West Coast during December, you might notice that it is relatively cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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Activities for South West Coast, Victoria, Australia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for South West Coast.

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