Melbourne in December

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

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Melbourne weather in December

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C, with around 8 rainy days expected throughout the month.

✦ This is a recommended month to visit Melbourne. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.

Average high
24°C
Average low
13°C
Rainy days
8 days
Best months to visit
January, February, March, December

What to do in Melbourne in December

Whatever the weather, Melbourne rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:

Federation Square Hosier Lane street art Queen Victoria Market Great Ocean Road Yarra Valley wineries Laneway coffee culture

What to pack for December

Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.

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Recommended
January
27C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
February
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
March
24C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
April
20C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
May
16C
Cool, with some rainy days.
June
14C
Cool, with some rainy days.
July
13C
Cool, with some rainy days.
August
14C
Cool, with some rainy days.
September
17C
Cool, with some rainy days.
October
20C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
November
22C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
December (you are here)
24C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

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