Victoria weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Victoria: highs of 23°C (74°F) and about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 13°C (55°F) and cloud cover 55% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 21°C (69°F). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with November, it is warmer and drier; January brings highs of 26°C (78°F) and 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Melbourne, the largest city in Victoria. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Victoria?
best month Weather score 79/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Victoria.
Does it rain a lot in Victoria in December?
Some rain is normal: about 60 mm (2.4 in) falls in an average December. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Victoria in December?
Days average 23°C (74°F) and nights 13°C (55°F).
Victoria weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 45 mm | 52% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm | 53% | 22°C (72°F) | best |
| March | 23°C (74°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm | 52% | 22°C (71°F) | best |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 61 mm | 55% | 18°C (65°F) | best |
| May | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 60 mm | 58% | 15°C (59°F) | fair |
| June | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 65 mm | 61% | 12°C (53°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 64 mm | 60% | 11°C (51°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm | 60% | 12°C (53°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 61 mm | 60% | 13°C (55°F) | fair |
| October | 19°C (65°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 61 mm | 59% | 16°C (60°F) | best |
| November | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 74 mm | 61% | 18°C (65°F) | best |
| December | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm | 55% | 21°C (69°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Victoria in December
Weather can differ a lot within Victoria: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm | best |
| Geelong | 24°C (75°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm | best |
| City of Port Phillip | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm | best |
| Ballarat | 25°C (77°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 43 mm | best |
| Bendigo | 27°C (81°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm | best |
| Point Cook | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm | best |
| Craigieburn | 26°C (78°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm | best |
| Melbourne City Centre | 23°C (74°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm | best |
| Tarneit | 24°C (75°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 47 mm | best |
| Pakenham | 24°C (76°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 72 mm | best |
| Reservoir | 26°C (78°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm | best |
| Berwick | 24°C (76°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 72 mm | best |