Hinton weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

How does the weather in Hinton usually fare in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Hinton includes very low temperatures and low snowfall. December ushers in the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around -5°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -15°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Hinton in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 6 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Hinton. August 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 Hinton climate page with graphs.

 

Hinton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Jasper, Canada (67 KM, 41 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Hinton 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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