Melbourne weather in December
Melbourne in December averages 19°C (67°F), 50 mm of rain and 8.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Melbourne, December is the second wettest and the second sunniest.
- Average temp
- 19°C (67°F)
13–26°C · 55–78°F
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 8.4 h
hours per day
What is Melbourne like in December?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Melbourne in December?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.4 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A light rain jacket
About 50 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
The day swings about 13°C between its low and its high.
December compared with November and January
December in Melbourne is 1.8°C warmer than November and 17 mm drier than it, which averages 18°C (64°F).
December in Melbourne is 2.1°C cooler than January and 13 mm wetter than it, which averages 21°C (71°F).
Daylight in Melbourne in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 14 hours 46 minutes in Melbourne, rising about 05:52 and setting about 20:38 local time.
No month in Melbourne has more daylight than December.
Where to stay in Melbourne
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Melbourne
What to read before you book.
Melbourne weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C / 71°F | 37 mm |
| February | 21°C / 69°F | 46 mm |
| March | 19°C / 67°F | 32 mm |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 45 mm |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 38 mm |
| June | 10°C / 51°F | 40 mm |
| July | 10°C / 50°F | 38 mm |
| August | 11°C / 51°F | 41 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 43 mm |
| October | 15°C / 59°F | 46 mm |
| November | 18°C / 64°F | 67 mm |
| December | 19°C / 67°F | 50 mm |
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FAQs about Melbourne in December
December climate averages for Melbourne, 1991–2020.
Melbourne averages 19°C (67°F) in December, ranging from about 13°C (55°F) at night to 26°C (78°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 50 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. December averages 19°C (67°F) against 21°C (71°F) in January — 2.1°C cooler.
December is 1.8°C warmer than November, and 17 mm drier.
Yes. December falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, November to April, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 8.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 14 hours 46 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the most of any month in Melbourne.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 05:52 and sunset about 20:38 local time. Both shift across the month.
