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Dorval weather in December (Quebec, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Dorval during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Dorval generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 0°C, while nights can cool down to about -8°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Dorval in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 80 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 in December.

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

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