Melbourne in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Melbourne in december 2026
The weather in Melbourne in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
61°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
25%
17%
14%
Weather at 12pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
20%
18%
5%
Weather at 6pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
19%
14%
7%
Weather at 3am
58°F
37%
21%
14%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Melbourne in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Melbourne in december.
The climate of Melbourne in december is perfect
the weather in Melbourne in december is quite dry (with 3.1in of rainfall over 4 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.6in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate pleasant in this city the month of december. The thermometer averaged maximum of 76°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 61°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Melbourne is 68°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Melbourne in the month of december with a maximum record of 110°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 49°F in 2013. You can hope to have about 28 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 90% of the month. And about 4 days with temperatures over 86°F.
Day length in Melbourne in december is 14:46. The sun rises at 05:52 and sunset is at 20:38.
With a good weather, this month is a good month to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Melbourne in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 110°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 49°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 74% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.38km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:46 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Melbourne in december 2025:
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 65°F
52°F to 85°F
67°F to 95°F
59°F to 74°F
59°F to 74°F
49°F to 68°F
58°F to 79°F
61°F to 72°F
54°F to 68°F
50°F to 74°F
58°F to 90°F
72°F to 88°F
56°F to 70°F
50°F to 63°F
54°F to 72°F
56°F to 94°F
67°F to 101°F
74°F to 95°F
59°F to 76°F
58°F to 74°F
54°F to 72°F
56°F to 68°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 72°F
54°F to 86°F
61°F to 94°F
70°F to 94°F
56°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in Australia in december
Cities near Melbourne:
| Geelong in december | perfect weather |
| Ballarat in december | good weather |
| Castlemaine in december | perfect weather |
| Bendigo in december | perfect weather |
| Traralgon in december | good weather |
| Port Campbell National Park in december | good weather |
| Warrnambool in december | good weather |
| Albury in december | good weather |
| Wannon (Victoria) in december | good weather |
| Snowy Mountains in december | good weather |
| Wagga Wagga in december | perfect weather |
| Mount Gambier in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Melbourne in december:
Weather data for Melbourne for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Melbourne. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Melbourne can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Melbourne.