Cochrane weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

Curious about the December weather in Cochrane? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Cochrane generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -13°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.

Cochrane in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 7 days.

The city usually sees around 112 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

 

Cochrane, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 54% *  

Sunshine 112 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Calgary, Canada (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in December

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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 Cochrane in December?

Visitors traveling to Cochrane 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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