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Dorval weather in December (Quebec, Canada)

Is December a good time to explore Dorval weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of December in Dorval typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 0°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -8°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Dorval in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 80 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 Dorval. July, August and September 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 Dorval climate page with graphs.

 

Dorval, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 92 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 80 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31% *  
Data from: Montréal, Canada (16 KM, 9 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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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