The ideal time to go to Melbourne greatly depends on what you would like to do, see and experience. December in Melbourne falls right in the middle of summer. This time is basically the moment when some of the locals go to other places to celebrate the holidays. But for some travelers, summer is probably the best time to go to Melbourne to experience the beach in December.
The weather in Melbourne is less variable in December compared to November, though it can still be quite diverse. Cool and overcast conditions can happen for several days. Hot days are at time associated with unpleasant north wind, which can be fairly strong.
Avg. high 75 ºF/24 ºC
Avg. low 57 ºF/14 ºC
Avg. precipitation 2.2 inches/5.8cm
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Summer is peak season in the city. The months from December until the start of March are the months when Melbourne is liven up and many visitors take cheap flights to Melbourne for street performances, theater, exhibitions and the beaches. Although there are some direct flights going to this city offered by major airline companies, the flight can still be long and expensive. If you are searching for great deals you can normally found them in Air New Zealand and Qantas.
Melbourne is one of the top tourist destinations because of the fact that it serves as a home to a lot of diverse cultural and architectural wonder. Tourism is actually one of the income generating sources of the city. So, if you are planning to go to this city for your December holiday then accommodations and hotels will not be a problem. There are plenty of apartments, cottages, inns, lodges and hostels in Melbourne. Hence, you could easily find one that is suitable to your needs and of course to your budget.