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 high | 23°C / 74°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 55 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | |
| Wind | 22 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.