East Gippsland Climate

East Gippsland's climate is classified as temperate. The coastal fringe of East Gippsland is warm temperate whilst inland and the high country areas of the region is classified as cool temperate. The Great Dividing Range featuring the Alpine National Park, in the western and northern sectors of the region, is the dominant landform feature influencing weather patterns for East Gippsland. The Strzelecki Ranges of South Gippsland also shelter some East Gippsland Districts from moisture-laden westerly winds. Annual rainfall averaged across the region is 1025mm. East Gippsland has mild to warm summers occasionally exceeding 35ºC, followed by relatively cooler nights. Winters are quite mild near the coast, cooler in the high country and cold in the alpine areas where frosts and snow are the norm.

Rainfall | Warm Temperate Zone | Cool Temperate Zone | Temperature Graphs