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.
December Events in Melbourne
- 3 Mobile Boxing Day Test – This is the most awaited cricket match every year. This year’s event is expected to have more or less 72,000 audiences to witness the sizzling clash of one of the major yearly sporting events of Melbourne. In addition to the action, there will be a lot of events in and near the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The event will take place on December 30, 2009.
- Christmas Day Picnic Lunch – This is a free fair being hosted by the Newcomers Network. This event is intended for individuals without friends and families in Melbourne. Everybody is invited to join. Visitors are encouraged to bring foods, chairs or a picnic blankets as well as outdoor game materials. The event will take place on Christmas Day, from 12 noon until 3pm at Queen Victoria Gardens.
- Boxing Day – In Australia, the Boxing Day is basically regarded as the shopping holiday and the time when stores put some of their merchandise on sale, normally with remarkable price discounts. Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26, each year.
December Weather in Melbourne
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
>>more information on Weather in Australia
Getting Here
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.
Where to Stay
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.
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The Christmas Day Picnic lunch in Melbourne sounds like a novel idea … but I laughed when you used the word “sizzling” to describe a cricket match. Being a North American who is largely uninformed about the game its finer nuances are lost on me. All that’s left is an excruciatingly long marathon of reserved sportsmanship without any home runs, dunks, touchdowns, or hard tackles to provide relief. Perhaps they could throw in a punch-up or two like hockey?
That’s a good post…Christmas Day picnic is a good idea as I am in Australia on my own
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