How often is the Geelong weather forecast updated?

We refresh current conditions and the outlook regularly through the day, so the temperature, hourly strip and rain radar reflect the latest data. The seven-day outlook is recalculated as new model runs come in.

How accurate is the seven-day forecast for Geelong?

The first three to four days are the most reliable. Accuracy tapers over the back half of the week, so treat the far end of the outlook as a guide to the trend rather than a firm promise. For plans in the next day or two, the hourly strip is the most dependable view.

What does "feels like" temperature mean?

The "feels like", or apparent, temperature blends the air temperature with humidity, wind and sunshine to estimate how the conditions actually feel on your skin. Wind and low humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer reads, while high humidity and strong sun make it feel warmer.

Where does the Geelong weather data come from?

Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Geelong coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

Weather

Geelong Weather Today

Live rain radar, current conditions, an hour-by-hour outlook and a seven-day forecast for Geelong, with original writing about the city's climate from The Daily Geelong.

Today's briefing

Geelong is waking up to a chilly 4 degrees this morning, though it'll feel closer to 2 with the breeze, and we're looking at a crisp day ahead with temperatures climbing only to 12 degrees. The good news is rain is virtually off the cards today with just a 1 percent chance, so it's a dry one for most of us. Bundle up in layers and grab a warm jacket before heading out, as that wind will bite at you throughout the day. Come the weekend, Saturday's bringing a wet spell with 100 percent rain expected and a high of 14 degrees, while Sunday should ease up a touch to 69 percent chance of showers and the same top temperature.

Weather

Geelong weather

15°C

Partly cloudy now, 15°C / 11°C today.

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15°C

Partly cloudy · feels like 10°C

Today: 15°C / 11°C
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 33 km/h NW
UV index: 1 · Low
Sunrise: 7:36 am
Sunset: 5:19 pm
Updated: 3:30 pm

Next 24 hours

Now
15°C
42%
4pm
14°C
47%
5pm
14°C
47%
6pm
14°C
44%
7pm
13°C
39%
8pm
13°C
31%
9pm
12°C
21%
10pm
12°C
16%
11pm
12°C
20%
12am
12°C
29%
1am
11°C
39%
2am
11°C
51%
3am
11°C
64%
4am
10°C
71%
5am
10°C
66%
6am
9°C
54%
7am
10°C
45%
8am
10°C
41%
9am
11°C
39%
10am
11°C
41%
11am
13°C
50%
12pm
13°C
63%
1pm
14°C
67%
2pm
14°C
54%

Live rain radar

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Animated rain radar via RainViewer (Bureau of Meteorology sources). Full Bureau of Meteorology radar loop.

Seven-day forecast

Mon
Drizzle
15°C 11°C
Rain 47%
Tue
Drizzle
14°C 8°C
Rain 71%
Wed
Drizzle
14°C 6°C
Rain 8%
Thu
Overcast
15°C 6°C
Rain 2%
Fri
Overcast
15°C 4°C
Rain 0%
Sat
Overcast
14°C 4°C
Rain 0%
Sun
Overcast
13°C 2°C
Rain 2%

Air quality

Good

US AQI

PM2.5: 2
PM10: 2
Ozone: 51

Air quality by Open-Meteo (CAMS), in µg/m³.

Sun and moon

Sunrise: 7:36 am
Sunset: 5:19 pm
Daylight: 9h 43m

New moon

3% lit

From the weather desk

Geelong weather, explained

How to read the Geelong forecast

A good forecast is really three views at once. The current panel tells you what it feels like outside right now, which is what matters before you head out the door. The hourly strip is for planning the next part of your day: when the rain band arrives, when the wind picks up, when it is warm enough to walk. The seven-day outlook is for the week ahead, and it is most reliable in the first three or four days. Read it from the top down and you will almost always have what you need for Geelong.

What the UV index actually means

The UV index rates the strength of the sun's ultraviolet radiation on a simple scale. Below 3 is low and you can be outside safely without protection. From 3 to 7 is moderate to high, the point at which sunburn becomes likely within an hour, so a hat and sunscreen earn their keep. Above 8 is very high to extreme, and skin can burn in minutes around the middle of the day. The index peaks at solar noon, not at the hottest part of the afternoon, so the safest habit is to check the number rather than judge by the temperature.

Why the overnight low matters as much as the high

Daytime maximums get the headlines, but the overnight minimum shapes how the day actually feels. A cold night means a slow, crisp start and, on clear evenings, the chance of fog or frost before dawn. A mild night means the warmth carries over and the morning is comfortable from the outset. Clear skies let heat escape and push the low down; cloud cover traps it and keeps the night warmer. That is why two days with the same maximum can feel completely different depending on the night that came before.

Common questions

Geelong weather FAQ

How often is the Geelong weather forecast updated?: We refresh current conditions and the outlook regularly through the day, so the temperature, hourly strip and rain radar reflect the latest data. The seven-day outlook is recalculated as new model runs come in.
How accurate is the seven-day forecast for Geelong?: The first three to four days are the most reliable. Accuracy tapers over the back half of the week, so treat the far end of the outlook as a guide to the trend rather than a firm promise. For plans in the next day or two, the hourly strip is the most dependable view.
What does "feels like" temperature mean?: The "feels like", or apparent, temperature blends the air temperature with humidity, wind and sunshine to estimate how the conditions actually feel on your skin. Wind and low humidity make it feel colder than the thermometer reads, while high humidity and strong sun make it feel warmer.
Where does the Geelong weather data come from?: Forecasts and current conditions are sourced from Open-Meteo, which aggregates leading national weather models. Geelong coverage is independent and not affiliated with any government weather agency.

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