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Torquay
Barwon River, Victoria
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Anglesea River
Anglesea River
Victoria, Australia

Torquay

Torquay is a small town in Victoria, Australia, close to the sea. It has a population of about 18,534 (2021). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population18,534
Local time01:49
38.33° S, 144.33° EElevation 20 mUTC+11 · Australian Eastern Daylight Time
Postal code3228
The year in Torquayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec58October
October: high / low16° / 11°
Rain this month62mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec

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

Torquay at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in February

Coolest month9°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthNovember

57 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

36 mm of rain

Warmest sea19°C

February

Monuments nearby3+

within 14 km

Weather in Torquay

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Clear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct29°18°0.8 mm
Sat24 Oct18°16°1.8 mm
Sun25 Oct14°10°23.4 mm
Mon26 Oct13°7°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct14°8°
Wed28 Oct16°8°
Thu29 Oct15°11°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct14°10°
Sat31 Oct24°9°

When to go to Torquay

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score788981786345434656586679
High21°21°20°18°16°13°13°13°14°16°18°19°
Low16°16°15°13°12°10°9°9°10°11°13°14°
Rain (mm)413641485259606461625749
Wet days958891111111012128
Sea18°19°19°17°16°14°13°13°13°14°15°17°

What's on in Torquay

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

Monuments and museums in Torquay

All monuments

Outdoors around Torquay

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
Anglesea Caravan ParkCamp sites
0.6 km
Little Rock LookoutViewpoints
2.7 km
13th Beach Golf LinksGolf courses
2.8 km
Eumeralla Scout CampCamp sites
2.9 km
Bird Rock LookoutViewpoints
3 km
Torquay Sands Golf ClubGolf courses
3.8 km
Bay City ScubaDive site
20 km

Nature around Torquay

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 Torquay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Torquay

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

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 27 · 1 km

Fossils in Australia
Neogene · 6Paleogene · 21

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Torquay

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

Torquay from above

Postal code

3228

Getting to Torquay

Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVV
35 km
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBW
78 km
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEB
84 km
Waurn PondsRailway station
13 km
MarshallRailway station
15 km
South GeelongRailway station
19 km
Port Phillip Ferries (Geelong-Docklands)Port Phillip Ferries (Geelong-Docklands)
21 km
Spirit of TasmaniaSpirit of Tasmania
25 km

Places near Torquay

Places with a climate like Torquay

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Torquay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Torquay.
What is the hottest month in Torquay?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Torquay?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Torquay?
November is the wettest month with about 57 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Torquay?
The sea is warmest in February at about 19°C and coolest in August at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Torquay?
The postal code of Torquay is 3228.