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Colac

Colac is a small town in Victoria, Australia. It has a population of about 12,348 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now16°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population12,348
Local time02:13
38.34° S, 143.58° EElevation 139 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3250
The year in Colacweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low17° / 9°
Rain this month69mm
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec

Best: Feb–Mar · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Colac at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in February

Coolest month6°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthOctober

69 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

35 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 14 km

Weather in Colac

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct16°9°25.9 mm
Mon26 Oct12°8°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct13°9°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°9°1 mm
Thu29 Oct16°10°
Fri30 Oct18°10°
Sat31 Oct22°11°
Sun1 Nov22°14°3 mm
Mon2 Nov19°15°17.2 mm

When to go to Colac

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score799184805842374251606981
High23°24°22°18°15°12°12°13°14°17°19°21°
Low14°14°13°11°9°7°6°6°7°9°10°12°
Rain (mm)403541525874769173695549
Wet days946791011111112127

What's on in Colac

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Colac

All monuments

Outdoors around Colac

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Colac Golf ClubGolf courses
0.7 km
Colac Central Caravan ParkCamp sites
1.7 km
Colac Caravan ParkCamp sites
3.6 km
Summit Lookout (East)Viewpoints
3.6 km
Summit Lookout (West)Viewpoints
4.1 km

Nature around Colac

Nature in Australia

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Colac

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Colac

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 2 · 0 km

Fossils in Australia
Quaternary · 2

Towns and villages around Colac

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Colac from above

Postal code

3250

Getting to Colac

Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVV
84 km
Melbourne AirportMEL
133 km
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEB
134 km
ColacRailway station
0.5 km
BirregurraRailway station
17 km

Places near Colac

Places with a climate like Colac

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Colac?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Colac.
What is the hottest month in Colac?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Colac?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Colac?
October is the wettest month with about 69 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Colac?
The postal code of Colac is 3250.