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Port Elgin weather in December (New Brunswick, Canada)

What can you expect from the weather in Port Elgin during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Port Elgin typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -6°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.

Port Elgin in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 101 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Port Elgin. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Port Elgin, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 101 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 38% *  
* Data from: Moncton, Canada (55 KM, 34 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 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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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