Waterton Lakes National Park weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Waterton Lakes National Park this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Waterton Lakes National Park includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in December. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -3°C, cooling off to about -12°C at night. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Waterton Lakes National Park in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 11 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Waterton Lakes National Park. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Waterton Lakes National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Waterton Lakes National Park, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

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

Temperatures

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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 Waterton Lakes National Park 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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