Fort Nelson weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

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

In December, Fort Nelson typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -13°C, while nights can cool down to about -21°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.

Fort Nelson in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 47 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 Fort Nelson. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Fort Nelson, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -21°C  

Max Temperature -13°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 47 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 24%  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Fort Nelson in December?

Visitors traveling to Fort Nelson 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

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