Nanaimo weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

Is Nanaimo a good destination in December, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Nanaimo usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is part of winter. Anticipate daytime highs near 7°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 2°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Nanaimo in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 242 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Nanaimo. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nanaimo climate page with graphs.

 

Nanaimo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 242 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Vancouver, Canada (60 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

Temperatures

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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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