Melbourne · WinterMonth summary
Melbourne weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 73°F
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Melbourne in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Melbourne in December: 73°F and 12.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Melbourne in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Melbourne enjoys 23°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 59°F | 79°F | 26% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ February | 59°F | 77°F | 21% | 0.0in | 12.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 57°F | 73°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 52°F | 68°F | 28% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 48°F | 61°F | 35% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 45°F | 57°F | 37% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 45°F | 55°F | 42% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 45°F | 57°F | 40% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 46°F | 61°F | 44% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 48°F | 66°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 52°F | 68°F | 39% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 55°F | 73°F | 28% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Melbourne averages 73°F, 28% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
December vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Melbourne in December
Is December a good time to visit Melbourne?
December is an excellent time to visit Melbourne (score 8.1/10). With 73°F, 12.8h of sunshine and 28% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Melbourne in December?
With 73°F and 12.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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