Geelong residents can expect typical autumn conditions over the coming week, with relatively stable temperatures and occasional showers forecast from April 26 to May 2.
The week begins with overcast conditions on Saturday and Sunday, with both days reaching a maximum of 17°C and overnight lows of 10°C. Saturday brings westerly winds at 17 km/h, while Sunday’s winds strengthen to south-westerly at 24 km/h, making it feel somewhat cooler along the waterfront and Corio Bay areas.
A slight improvement arrives Monday with mostly sunny conditions, though the temperature remains steady at 17°C with the overnight minimum dropping to a cooler 8°C. The westerly breeze eases slightly to 16 km/h.
Tuesday and Wednesday offer the most pleasant days of the week, with sunny skies and temperatures climbing to 18°C. Tuesday features southerly winds at 22 km/h, while Wednesday shifts to north-westerly winds at 19 km/h.
As we move into May, conditions deteriorate slightly with overcast skies returning Thursday and Friday. Thursday’s maximum reaches 17°C with an overnight low of 8°C, while Friday climbs back to 18°C with a minimum of 9°C. Wind speeds ease toward the end of the week, with Friday experiencing the gentlest conditions at just 10 km/h from the south.
Rain chances persist throughout the week, ranging from 19-35%, so keeping an umbrella handy would be advisable. The Bureau of Meteorology indicates this pattern is typical for early autumn in the region as we transition toward cooler winter conditions.
Overall, a mild week with average temperatures of 17.4°C maximum and 9.3°C minimum—perfect weather for enjoying Geelong’s parks and waterfront areas when skies are clear.
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