The weather in December in Melbourne

It's warm in December in Melbourne with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 17°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Melbourne. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Melbourne, Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 44°C in 2019, Melbourne reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 43 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Melbourne

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Melbourne. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Melbourne New York
Average temperature 25°C 9°C
Max. temperature 29°C 12°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 43 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 8 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Melbourne with warm temps, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 26°C, with nights around 15°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Melbourne is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Melbourne, Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Melbourne

Temperature in December in Melbourne over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Melbourne, Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Melbourne

Total precipitation in December in Melbourne over the years

Daily UV index in December in Melbourne

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Melbourne, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Melbourne by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Melbourne. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.