Niagara on the Lake weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

Looking to travel to Niagara on the Lake in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Niagara on the Lake generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -2°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Niagara on the Lake in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 68 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 Niagara on the Lake. July and August typically offer 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 Niagara on the Lake climate page with graphs.

 

Niagara on the Lake, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 57 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 68 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25% *  
* Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (44 KM, 27 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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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 on the Lake 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

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