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Bedford weather in December (Nova Scotia, Canada)

How does the weather in Bedford usually fare in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Bedford generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -4°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Bedford in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. On average, there are about 15 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 108 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Bedford. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bedford, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 138 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 108 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38% *  
Data from: Halifax, Canada (11 KM, 6 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
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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