What is the weather like in Melbourne vs Sydney in December?

In December, Melbourne averages 26°C high / 14°C low with about 55 mm of rain; Sydney averages 24°C high / 19°C low with about 87 mm.

Melbourne vs Sydney in December

Melbourne is the better pick in December — 92 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.

Melbourne vs Sydney — December climate, side by side

	Melbourne	Sydney
Comfort score	92/100 (S)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	26°C	25°C
Avg high / low	26° / 14°	24° / 19°
Rainfall	55 mm	87 mm
Rainy days	7	10
Humidity	66%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	30	49

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Melbourne vs Sydney in December — FAQ

Is December better in Melbourne or Sydney?: Melbourne is the better pick in December — 92 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Melbourne is warm, a little rain, clean air, while Sydney is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Melbourne vs Sydney in December?: In December, Melbourne averages 26°C high / 14°C low with about 55 mm of rain; Sydney averages 24°C high / 19°C low with about 87 mm.