Niagara Falls weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

Curious about the December weather in Niagara Falls? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Niagara Falls typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -3°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Niagara Falls in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 68 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Niagara Falls, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 68 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25% *  
* Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in December

Find out more about the weather in Canada in December and which places have the best weather 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 Niagara Falls in December?

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 in December.

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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