Inuvik weather in December (Northwest Territories, Canada)

How is December weather typically in Inuvik? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Inuvik typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. December marks the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -20°C, cooling down at night to around -26°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Inuvik in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 0 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Inuvik. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, October, 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 Inuvik climate page with graphs.

 

Inuvik, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -26°C  

Max Temperature -20°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 0 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in December

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Visitors traveling to Inuvik should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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