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New Glasgow weather in December (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

How's the weather trend in New Glasgow as December approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in New Glasgow generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

New Glasgow in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. With this being the rainiest month, having an umbrella is essential to avoid unexpected rain. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 77 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit New Glasgow. July and August generally stand out with 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 New Glasgow climate page with graphs.

 

New Glasgow, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 77 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28% *  
Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (25 KM, 16 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
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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