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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Reef Brief Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

☀️17°C
Clear skyYou Yangs Forest ParkFeels like 13° · Wind 21 km/h · Humidity 56%
UV 4 ModerateSunrise 07:03Sunset 17:48
Today🌦️18°💧41%
Wed🌦️17°12°💧100%
Thu🌦️17°💧18%
Fri🌦️15°💧12%
Sat🌦️16°💧12%
Sun☁️15°💧2%
Mon☁️15°💧11%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

You Yangs Forest Park is having a mild, partly cloudy day with a light breeze. Check the live forecast above for the latest temperature and conditions before you head out.

What’s the weather like at You Yangs today?

You Yangs weather is shaped by its location about 55 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. The live forecast above gives the current conditions for the park. In general, mornings are cool, afternoons warm up with a sea breeze, and evenings drop quickly. It’s always a few degrees warmer than the coast.

What should I know before heading to You Yangs?

Check you yangs weather bom for official warnings, especially in summer when fire danger can be high. You yangs weather tomorrow often sees similar patterns, but a south-westerly change can bring rain. For you yangs weather hourly, use the live forecast above – it updates frequently. The park is exposed on the ridges, so wind can pick up unexpectedly.

Park elevation364m at highest point (Flinders Peak)
Typical summer temp26–32°C, but can exceed 40°C on hot days
Typical winter temp8–15°C, with frost possible in valleys
Annual rainfallAbout 500–600mm, wettest in spring
Does it rain a lot at You Yangs?

No. You Yangs sits in a rain shadow from the nearby Otway Ranges, so it’s drier than central Melbourne weather. Most rain falls in quick showers, not all-day drizzles.

Is the wind strong at You Yangs?

Yes, particularly on the exposed summit trails. A north-westerly wind is common in spring and summer. Check the wind component in the live forecast above before climbing Flinders Peak.

Can I visit You Yangs in summer?

Yes, but avoid the middle of the day on extreme heat days. Start early, carry plenty of water, and watch for severe weather warnings for fire danger.