December · Australia
Best time to visit Great Ocean Road in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Great Ocean Road in December
Average temperature 17°C, 61 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.3/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Great Ocean Road scores 9.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Great Ocean Road winds past surf beaches, rainforest and the Twelve Apostles' limestone stacks.
December is one of the strongest months in Great Ocean Road (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Great Ocean Road at 9.3/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Great Ocean Road in December?
- In December, Great Ocean Road averages 17°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Great Ocean Road?
- December earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Great Ocean Road in December?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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