Dorset weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

What weather conditions can you expect in Dorset this December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of December in Dorset typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -1°C, cooling off to about -9°C at night. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Dorset in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Dorset. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dorset, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

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?

Visitors traveling to Dorset 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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