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Abbotsford weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

Interested in knowing the climate of Abbotsford in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Abbotsford tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Anticipate daytime highs near 6°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 1°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Abbotsford in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 159 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 21 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 65 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Abbotsford. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Abbotsford, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 159 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 65 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Bellingham, the United States of America (34 KM, 21 Miles).

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.

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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
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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