The Twelve Apostles
The Twelve Apostles is an island group and mountain range in Victoria, Australia. It is the 12th most looked-up sight in Australia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months of January and February, when daily highs reach about 20 °C to 21 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with about 6 to 7 rainy days per month. From June to August, the weather is cooler with daily highs around 12 °C to 13 °C and more frequent rain, averaging about 12 to 15 rainy days per month.
To reach the site, you can fly into Melbourne Avalon International Airport, which is 141 km away. The location is 656 km from the capital, Canberra. For more information, you can visit the official website at http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/port-campbell-national-park/things-to-do/twelve-apostles.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 21 °C. The wettest is August, with about 120 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 46 | 39 | 55 | 67 | 83 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 93 | 79 | 57 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
