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Peggy's Cove weather in December (Nova Scotia, Canada)

What kind of weather does December bring to Peggy's Cove? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Peggy's Cove generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C.

Precipitation

Peggy's Cove in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 108 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Peggy's Cove climate page with graphs.

 

Peggy's Cove, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 154 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 108 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38% *  
Data from: Halifax, Canada (31 KM, 19 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
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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