December · Australia
Best time to visit Melbourne in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Melbourne in December
Average temperature 18°C, 69 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.0/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Melbourne scores 9.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 18°C, 69 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Laneway coffee, coastal baths, and arts precincts peak in November through March warmth.
December ranks 3rd of 12 for Melbourne — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 69 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 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 Melbourne at 9/10 (3rd 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.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. 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 Melbourne in December?
- In December, Melbourne averages 18°C, 69 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Melbourne?
- December earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Melbourne in December?
- Expect about 69 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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