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Kingston weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

What is the weather forecast for Kingston in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Kingston includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Kingston in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 75 hours of sun. It's 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 Kingston. May, June, 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 Kingston climate page with graphs.

 

Kingston, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 75 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 27%  

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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