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Burnaby weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

How does the weather in Burnaby usually fare in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Burnaby includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 6°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 1°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Burnaby in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 312 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 56 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 Burnaby. 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 Burnaby climate page with graphs.

 

Burnaby, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 312 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 56 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
Data from: Vancouver, Canada (11 KM, 7 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
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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