Lake Cowichan weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lake Cowichan this December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Lake Cowichan includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 5°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Lake Cowichan in December falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 272 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 20 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 70 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Cowichan. July, August and September typically offer 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 Lake Cowichan climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Cowichan, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 272 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

* Data from: Victoria, Canada (66 KM, 41 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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