Bass Coast leaves behind a chilly winter, steps into a wet spring

Phillip Island can expect to welcome to warmer days but the rain is here to stay. See what spring has in store.

Victoria is set to leave behind a very cold winter from today but the rain is sticking around.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest climate outlook report, temperatures are going to rise in September, and spring temperatures are expected to remain above average.

The negative Indian Ocean Dipole event and the positive Southern Annular Mode index will increase the chance of another La Niña during spring.

This may be a concern for areas in Bass Coast and Gippsland which have already experienced severe flooding.

This year, winter was very cold due to slow-moving high-pressure systems that sent cold bursts around the nation. In July, Melbourne experienced its coldest winter day since 2016, dropping below 1C and barely topping out above 11C.

On Phillip Island, summers are generally short and comfortable and the winters are cold and windy.

It is partly cloudy year round.

Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 9C to 21C and is rarely below 5C or above 29C.

The seasons bring changes to Phillip Island with the ocean so close, lots of wildlife is impacted by the seasons such as the infamous penguins.

Shearwaters also migrate to Phillip Island during spring. The seasons also change the landscape. Compare summer and spring with our slider.