Ladysmith weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

How does the December weather in Ladysmith compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Ladysmith typically includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 7°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Ladysmith in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 208 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 56 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 Ladysmith. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Ladysmith climate page with graphs.

 

Ladysmith, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 208 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Vancouver, Canada (59 KM, 37 Miles).

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.

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 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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