Cambridge weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

Can you expect sunny skies in Cambridge in December? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Cambridge generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 2°C, cooling down at night to around -6°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Cambridge in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 72 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 72 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Hamilton, Canada (38 KM, 23 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cambridge.

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