Montréal weather in December (Quebec, Canada)

How does the December weather in Montréal compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Montréal includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 0°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -8°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Montréal in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 80 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Montréal. 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 Montréal climate page with graphs.

 

Montréal, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 80 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 31%  

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. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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