Ottawa weather in December (Kansas, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Ottawa look like in December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During December, Ottawa usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 6°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -5°C.

Precipitation

Ottawa in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 7 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 151 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ottawa. October generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ottawa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 151 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Topeka, the United States of America (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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