Gabriola Island weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

How does the December weather in Gabriola Island compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

December in Gabriola Island generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 3°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Gabriola Island in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 226 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 56 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gabriola Island. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gabriola Island climate page with graphs.

 

Gabriola Island, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 226 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (46 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in December

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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