Melbourne in December
Start of summer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
December is a good time to visit Melbourne.
December is the start of summer, with Christmas lights and the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–24°C
- Warm, around 24°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy around the holidays.
- Prices
- $$$$
- Higher rates.
+Warm days and Christmas.
–Busy around holidays.
My tip for December
Book Boxing Day Test tickets early.
- Cricket
- Beaches
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Melbourne, 3rd for weather, 10th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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Weather
Weather in Melbourne in December
In December Melbourne averages a high of 24°C (75°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 58 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C); the wettest month is December.
- Average high
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
Climate data: Bureau of Meteorology (Melbourne Olympic Park, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Melbourne in December: the questions people ask
- Is December a good time to visit Melbourne?
- December is a good time to visit Melbourne. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Melbourne overall (3 for weather, 10 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: Warm days and Christmas. The main downside: Busy around holidays.
- What is the weather like in Melbourne in December?
- Average highs are around 24°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 58 mm of rain or snow. Warm, around 24°C. For comparison, the warmest month is January (around 27°C) and the coolest is July (around 14°C).
- Is Melbourne crowded in December?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Busy around the holidays. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Melbourne in December?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Higher rates. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (December ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.