Melbourne weather in December

December in Melbourne: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Melbourne · #17 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 91/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Melbourne climate normals — December

Daytime high23°C / 74°F😎 nice
Nighttime low13°C / 56°F
Feels like (high)23°C / 73°F
Rainfall55 mm / 2.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point12°C / 54°F
Sunshine11.4 h/day
Daylight14.7 h
Wind22 km/h / 14 mph
Air quality (US AQI)30🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Melbourne in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Melbourne?
December in Melbourne: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Melbourne on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
What is the weather like in Melbourne in December?
In December, Melbourne averages a daily high of 23.2°C and a low of 13.3°C, with about 55.4 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Melbourne in December?
Melbourne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in December.

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