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Melbourne in December

Find out everything about the water temperature in Melbourne in December. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in December for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in December
Minimum:

62.3 °F

Average:

66.7 °F

Maximum:

71.4 °F

Sea water temperature in Melbourne in December

In the city of Melbourne, the month of December is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 62.3°F on December 2, 2022, with an average temperature being 66.7°F and a maximum temperature reaching 71.4°F on December 30, 2019.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. In December, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 66.7°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2023 2022
Dec 1 65.3°F 65.5°F 62.5°F
Dec 2 65.3°F 65.5°F 62.3°F
Dec 3 65.3°F 65.6°F 63.4°F
Dec 4 65.4°F 65.5°F 64.5°F
Dec 5 65.4°F 66.0°F 64.5°F
Dec 6 65.7°F 66.0°F 65.1°F
Dec 7 65.7°F 66.1°F 65.4°F
Dec 8 65.8°F 66.1°F 64.9°F
Dec 9 65.6°F 66.1°F 65.0°F
Dec 10 65.5°F 66.0°F 64.1°F
Dec 11 65.5°F 66.0°F 64.6°F
Dec 12 65.5°F 66.0°F 64.4°F
Dec 13 65.8°F 66.0°F 64.2°F
Dec 14 66.1°F 66.3°F 63.9°F
Dec 15 66.3°F 66.5°F 63.2°F
Dec 16 66.4°F 66.6°F 62.7°F
Dec 17 66.5°F 66.5°F 62.5°F
Dec 18 66.8°F 66.6°F 63.1°F
Dec 19 67.0°F 67.6°F 63.1°F
Dec 20 67.2°F 67.8°F 64.1°F
Dec 21 67.3°F 67.4°F 64.7°F
Dec 22 67.3°F 67.6°F 64.7°F
Dec 23 67.5°F 67.4°F 65.4°F
Dec 24 67.7°F 67.6°F 65.5°F
Dec 25 68.2°F 67.4°F 66.6°F
Dec 26 68.3°F 67.3°F 67.9°F
Dec 27 68.5°F 68.1°F 68.5°F
Dec 28 68.6°F 68.6°F 68.7°F
Dec 29 68.8°F 68.8°F 68.5°F
Dec 30 69.0°F 69.0°F 67.6°F
Dec 31 69.0°F 68.9°F 68.1°F

Sea water temperature in Melbourne by month

In an average year, Melbourne offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Melbourne was recorded on January 28, 2022, reaching a 76.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 9, 2015, dipping to 49.6°F. The average readings by season are 69.3°F in Winter, 64.0°F in Spring, 52.8°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn. The average temperature in December is slightly warmer than November's average of 62.6°F. And in January, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 70.4°F.