Dartmouth weather in December (Nova Scotia, Canada)

What should you pack for a trip to Dartmouth in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Dartmouth includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 5°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -3°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Dartmouth in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 142 mm for the month. During the wettest month of the year, an umbrella can be your best friend to stay dry. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 108 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Dartmouth, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 142 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 108 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Halifax, Canada (3 KM, 2 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

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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

5/10

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 Dartmouth.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Canada. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.