Victoria, Australia
Queenscliff
Queenscliff is a village in Victoria, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,516 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now19°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population1,516
Local time02:58
38.27° S, 144.66° EElevation 18 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal codes3225, 3944October: high / low15° / 12°
Rain this month58mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Queenscliff at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:27 · 19:4613 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:39Northern lights tonightUnlikely tonightKp needed: 6.2Next holiday3 NovemberMelbourne Cup DayNext eclipse19 Jul 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month20°C
Average high in February
Coolest month10°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthOctober
58 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
35 mm of rain
Warmest sea19°C
February
Monuments nearby10+
within 15 km
Weather in Queenscliff
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
19°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 23 km/h · humidity 66%
Today23 Oct21°16°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct17°16°3.8 mm
Sun25 Oct15°13°16.5 mm
Mon26 Oct13°10°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct14°10°1 mm
Wed28 Oct15°11°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°13°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct14°13°
Sat31 Oct20°12°
When to go to Queenscliff
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 75 | 86 | 76 | 72 | 60 | 43 | 38 | 42 | 48 | 49 | 59 | 75 |
| High | 19° | 20° | 19° | 17° | 15° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 18° |
| Low | 16° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 41 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 53 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 57 | 58 | 54 | 51 |
| Wet days | 11 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
| Sea | 19° | 19° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 17° |
What's on in Queenscliff
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Queenscliff
0.3 km
St George the Martyr churchBuilt 18630.4 km
Queenscliff railway station0.5 km
Fort Queenscliff
15 km
Barwon Heads BridgeBuilt 2010
9.2 km
South Channel Pile LightBuilt 1874
10 km
AthenaeumBuilt 1894
Museum0.1 km
Queenscliffe Historical MuseumBuilt 1974
Museum0.6 km
Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumBuilt 1986More museums: Nepean Historical Society
Outdoors around Queenscliff
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Curlewis Golf CourseGolf courses
0.9 kmAdventure ParkTheme parks
1.9 kmCollendina Caravan ParkCamp sites
3.6 kmEagle's NestViewpoints
4.4 kmBig4 BellarineCamp sites
4.7 kmCheviot HillViewpoints · 54 m
4.8 kmEliza RamsdenDive site
3.2 kmPortsea HoleDive site
6.5 kmCastle RockDive site
6.5 kmPortsea Pier West ReefDive site
7 kmNature around Queenscliff
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Australia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Queenscliff
Earthquakes around Queenscliff
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19502magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record5within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.2Thorpdale 3 km ↘2012 · 134 km
5.0Thorpdale 12 km ↓2000 · 137 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 4 · 1 km
Quaternary · 2Neogene · 2
Formations around the town
Dennington Aeolianite Formation · 1
Towns and villages around Queenscliff
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Queenscliff from above
Around Queenscliff32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Lake Victoria (Victoria)Nature5.4 kmPoint Nepean National ParkNature3.9 kmDuck Lake, QueenscliffNature5.0 kmBarwon River, VictoriaNature15 kmLake LorneNature13 kmLake ConnewarreNature19 kmSwan Island, VictoriaNature2.5 kmMud Island, VictoriaNature9.1 kmEliza RamsdenDive site3.2 kmPortsea HoleDive site6.5 kmCastle RockDive site6.5 kmSt George the Martyr churchMonument0.3 kmQueenscliff railway stationMonument0.4 kmFort QueenscliffMonument0.5 kmBarwon Heads BridgeMonument15 kmSouth Channel Pile LightMonument9.2 kmAthenaeumMonument10 kmSouth Channel FortMonument13 kmSwan BayMonument5.8 kmQueenscliffe Historical MuseumMuseumunder 100 mQueenscliffe Maritime MuseumMuseum0.6 kmQueenscliffStation0.4 kmSwan BayStation2.1 kmLakers SidingStation4.2 kmQueenscliff Ferry TerminalFerry port1.0 kmSorrento - Queenscliff FerryFerry port11 kmBarwon HeadsPlace15 kmPoint LonsdalePlace4.7 kmSaint LeonardsPlace12 kmClifton SpringsPlace15 kmDrysdalePlace13 kmPortarlingtonPlace17 km
Postal codes
32253944
Getting to Queenscliff
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVV
31 kmMelbourne Moorabbin AirportMBW
50 kmMelbourne Essendon AirportMEB
64 kmQueenscliffRailway station
0.4 kmSwan BayRailway station
2.1 kmLakers SidingRailway station
4.2 kmQueenscliff Ferry TerminalSorrento Ferry Terminal
1 kmSorrento - Queenscliff FerryFerry port
11 kmPlaces near Queenscliff
Places with a climate like Queenscliff
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Queenscliff?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Queenscliff.
What is the hottest month in Queenscliff?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Queenscliff?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Queenscliff?
October is the wettest month with about 58 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Queenscliff?
The sea is warmest in February at about 19°C and coolest in August at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Queenscliff?
Queenscliff has 2 postal codes: 3225, 3944.