Great Ocean Road in December

October through April offers the warmest weather and longest days, but also the biggest crowds and highest prices. Summer (December-February) sees accommodation rates triple and traffic move at snail pace. The sweet spot? March and April deliver warm days, cooler nights, and fewer families. Winter (June-August) brings dramatic skies and whale migrations, but pack layers—coastal winds bite hard. September can be glorious or miserable depending on weather patterns. Here's what locals know: weekdays in March offer the best compromise of good weather and manageable crowds. Book accommodation well ahead for any summer visit. And check weather forecasts—the Great Ocean Road in rain loses most of its magic.