Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in December
Weather score58Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
56mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
58
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 56mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
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Compare Melbourne, Victoria, Australia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December24°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December56mm average rain
December is close to Melbourne's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December7.7 hours average sun
December is brighter than Melbourne's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December19°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December58 weather score
December scores above Melbourne's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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