Melbourne in December

8.2out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
7Rainy days (45 mm)
10:14 hDaylight
07:12Sunrise · 17:25 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C
  • Some rain: about 7 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

21° 16° J 22° 16° F 23° 18° M 25° 20° A 27° 23° M 29° 25° J 30° 25° J 30° 26° A 29° 25° S 27° 23° O 24° 20° N 22° 17° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 21°C16°C56 mm 7– – 8.1
February 22°C16°C50 mm 7– – 8.2
March 23°C18°C57 mm 7– – 8.1
April 25°C20°C50 mm 7– – 8.1
May 27°C23°C69 mm 10– – 7.8
June 29°C25°C132 mm 19– – 6.3
July 30°C25°C118 mm 20– – 6.0
August 30°C26°C142 mm 22– – 5.9
September 29°C25°C149 mm 20– – 6.1
October 27°C23°C98 mm 12– – 7.3
November 24°C20°C48 mm 8– – 8.0
December 22°C17°C45 mm 7– – 8.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Melbourne in December?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 17°C.

When is the best time to visit Melbourne?

The best months are February, December, January, March.