December verdict

Mornington Peninsula, Australia in December

Weather score54Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Mornington Peninsula, Australia, Australia travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

61mm

Sun

7.8h

Sea

18°C

Weather score

54

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 61mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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December22°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.

December61mm average rain

December sits near Mornington Peninsula's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December7.8 hours average sun

December is brighter than Mornington Peninsula's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December18°C average sea

December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJanuary to March

Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December54 weather score

December scores above Mornington Peninsula'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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