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Delta Weather in December

December in Delta averages 6°C (43°F) during the day and 2°C (36°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 126 mm (5 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.

Rainfall in Delta in December

Expect around 21 days of rain based on historical data, with 126 mm (5 in) average. This month brings frequent, heavy showers. Both the number of wet days and the rainfall totals are on the high side.

Temperature in Delta in December

In December, expect low temperatures in Delta, with highs of 6°C (43°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F) at night. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. At 2°C (36°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Sunshine in Delta in December

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 56 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Delta. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Delta Temperature in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C (36°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 70%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 126 mm (5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 56 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Best Places 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Delta in December

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Delta in December. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Delta in December

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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