Calgary weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

Curious about the December weather in Calgary? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Calgary generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -12°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.

Calgary in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of snow are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 112 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Calgary in December?

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 in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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