Winter Solstice 2024 Melbourne Dates. When is the 2024 winter solstice? Winter solstice 2024 (beginning of astronomical winter) on the day of the winter (december) solstice, the sun passes through the southernmost point of the ecliptic, that is, as far as possible from the celestial equator to the south (for the northern hemisphere of the earth).

Embrace the darkness and the winter chill with celebrations and festivities. The docklands firelight festival has quickly become a cherished celebration of the winter.