Pickering weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Pickering this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Pickering typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 3°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -4°C. Expect freezing temperatures this month, so ensure you have plenty of warm clothing. It's important to be prepared.

Precipitation

Pickering in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 78 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Pickering. June, July, August and September 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 Pickering climate page with graphs.

 

Pickering, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 78 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Toronto, 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.

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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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