Edmonton weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

Looking to travel to Edmonton in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Edmonton typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -5°C, while night temperatures can drop to -15°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Edmonton in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 84 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Edmonton. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Edmonton, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 19 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 65%  
SunshineSunshine 84 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 36%  

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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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 Edmonton in December?

Visitors traveling to Edmonton 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 in December.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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