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Melbourne weather in December

Long-run climate averages for Melbourne, Victoria in December, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

December at a glance

In December, Melbourne averages 24°C by day and 14°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

December in Melbourne averages a daytime high of 24°C and an overnight low of 14°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Melbourne sees roughly 748 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Melbourne forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Melbourne weather by month

what to expect in Melbourne through the year

Here is Melbourne's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Melbourne by season.

Jan
25°
15°
Warm
Feb
26°
14°
Warm
Mar
24°
13°
Warm
Apr
19°
10°
Mild
May
16°
Mild
Jun
14°
Cool
Jul
13°
Cool
Aug
16°
Mild
Sep
18°
Mild
Oct
19°
Mild
Nov
22°
13°
Warm
Dec
24°
14°
Warm
Wettest

Common questions

How warm is Melbourne in December?
Melbourne averages a daytime high of 24°C in December, with overnight lows around 14°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is December a good time to visit Melbourne?
The most comfortable time to visit Melbourne is usually January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Melbourne in December?
December is the wettest month of the year in Melbourne, out of roughly 748 mm of precipitation across the year.

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