Mahone Bay weather in December (Nova Scotia, Canada)

Is Mahone Bay a good destination in December, weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In December, Mahone Bay usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 5°C. At night, they generally drop to -3°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Mahone Bay in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 108 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Mahone Bay. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Mahone Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Mahone Bay, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 108 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

Data from: Halifax, Canada (67 KM, 42 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.

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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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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