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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne in December

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Melbourne are January, February, March and April. In December, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
18°C
Rainfall
48 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Melbourne is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 18°C with about 48mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Melbourne in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Melbourne central business district
The Melbourne central business district is the city centre and main commercial district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. As of the 2021 census, the CBD had a population of 54,941
Timeline of Melbourne history
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Hoddle Grid
The Hoddle Grid is the contemporary name given to the approximately 1.61-by-0.80-kilometre grid of streets that form the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-squa
Parks and gardens of Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's second largest city and widely considered to be a garden city, with Victoria being nicknamed "the Garden State". Renowned as one of the most livable cities
Local food tour of Melbourne
Taste the signature dishes of Melbourne.

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Melbourne in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Melbourne?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Melbourne's best months are generally January, February, March and April.

What is the weather like in Melbourne in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 18°C. Rainfall averages about 48mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Melbourne in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Melbourne in December?+

Popular things to do include Melbourne central business district, Timeline of Melbourne history, Hoddle Grid and Melbourne. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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