Melbourne weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Melbourne: highs of 23°C (74°F) and about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (55°F) and cloud cover 55% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with November, it is warmer and drier; January brings highs of 26°C (78°F) and 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Melbourne?
best month Weather score 79/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Melbourne.
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Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in December?
Some rain is normal: about 60 mm (2.4 in) falls in an average December. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Melbourne in December?
Days average 23°C (74°F) and nights 13°C (55°F).
Melbourne weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 45 mm | 52% | best |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm | 53% | best |
| March | 23°C (74°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm | 52% | best |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 61 mm | 55% | best |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 60 mm | 58% | fair |
| June | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 65 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| July | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 64 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| August | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| September | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 61 mm | 60% | fair |
| October | 19°C (65°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 61 mm | 59% | best |
| November | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 74 mm | 61% | best |
| December | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm | 55% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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