Calgary weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Calgary during December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Calgary tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -1°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -12°C. This month is extremely cold, so be sure to dress in layers to keep warm. Proper preparation can help you stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Calgary in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 7 days will experience snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 112 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Calgary. July and August 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 Calgary climate page with graphs.

 

Calgary, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 54%  

Sunshine 112 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 46%  

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 Calgary 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

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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