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Charlottetown weather in December (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

Interested in knowing the climate of Charlottetown in December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, Charlottetown typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 2°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Charlottetown in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 18 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 77 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Charlottetown. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Charlottetown, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 77 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28%  

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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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

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