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Goolwa
Finniss River, South Australia
Finniss River, South Australia
River Hindmarsh
River Hindmarsh
River Inman
River Inman
South Australia, Australia

Goolwa

Goolwa is a village in South Australia, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 2,558 (2021). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now13°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population2,558
Local time13:21
35.50° S, 138.78° EElevation 4 mUTC+10:30 · Australian Central Daylight Time
Postal code5214
The year in Goolwaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month41mm
Sea this month15°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Goolwa at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in February

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJune

81 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

18 mm of rain

Warmest sea19°C

February

Monuments nearby1+

within 34 km

Weather in Goolwa

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Cloudy · wind 24 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct15°13°12.3 mm
Mon26 Oct14°11°3.8 mm
Tue27 Oct16°12°2.4 mm
Wed28 Oct16°12°
Thu29 Oct19°12°
Fri30 Oct22°15°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct22°16°
Sun1 Nov18°16°1 mm
Mon2 Nov22°15°5.9 mm
Tue3 Nov18°14°4.9 mm

When to go to Goolwa

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score939693857552566176868793
High25°25°23°20°17°15°14°15°17°19°22°23°
Low16°16°15°13°11°10°9°9°10°11°13°14°
Rain (mm)201824395681777258413029
Wet days323681210107652
Sea19°19°19°18°17°15°14°14°14°15°17°18°

What's on in Goolwa

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

Monuments and museums in Goolwa

All monuments

More museums: Goolwa Museum-National Trust · Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage

Outdoors around Goolwa

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
South Lakes Golf ClubGolf courses
0.5 km
Middleton PointViewpoints
0.7 km
Discovery Parks - GoolwaCamp sites
0.9 km
Freeman KnobViewpoints
0.9 km
McCracken Country ClubGolf courses
2.2 km
Clayton Bay Riverside Holiday ParkCamp sites
9.9 km

Nature around Goolwa

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 Goolwa

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Goolwa

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Goolwa

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

Goolwa from above

Postal code

5214

Getting to Goolwa

Adelaide International AirportADL
66 km
Kingscote AirportKGC
116 km
GoolwaRailway station
0.5 km
Currency CreekRailway station
6.3 km
MiddletonRailway station
7.1 km

Places near Goolwa

Places with a climate like Goolwa

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Goolwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Goolwa.
What is the hottest month in Goolwa?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Goolwa?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Goolwa?
June is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Goolwa?
The sea is warmest in February at about 19°C and coolest in August at about 14°C.
What is the postal code of Goolwa?
The postal code of Goolwa is 5214.