Alberta Badlands Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alberta Badlands, Canada in December.

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Drumheller

Thinking about venturing to Alberta Badlands, Canada this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Alberta Badlands in December

Alberta Badlands, Canada is a region in Canada. December in Alberta Badlands generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) in Drumheller. In numerous regions in Canada, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For a closer look at conditions across Alberta Badlands, Canada, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a dry month with an average snowfall of around 17 mm (0.7 in) in Drumheller.

Explore Alberta Badlands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alberta Badlands - and find the best time to visit. (based on Drumheller)

January-4°C (25°F) February-2°C (28°F) March4°C (39°F) April12°C (54°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September20°C (68°F) October12°C (54°F) November3°C (37°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Alberta Badlands in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Alberta Badlands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Alberta Badlands

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Alberta Badlands, Canada?

Drumheller

In December Drumheller generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
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November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Alberta Badlands, in Canada.

In our records: Canada December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Canada in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Canada dropped to -51°C (-60°F) in Mayo on December 22, 2022.
  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Canada was -49°C (-56°F) in Mayo on December 20, 2022.

Alberta Badlands weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alberta Badlands, Canada in December?

December in Alberta Badlands, Canada brings less favorable weather. In Drumheller, daytime temperatures are typically around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime lows hover near -13°C (9°F).

What is the average temperature in Alberta Badlands, Canada in December?

Drumheller averages a daytime maximum of -3°C (27°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -13°C (9°F).

Does Alberta Badlands, Canada get a lot of snow in December?

Not particularly. Drumheller averages just 17 mm (0.7 in) of snow in December, making it a mostly dry month for Alberta Badlands, Canada.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Alberta Badlands, Canada?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Drumheller, December may not be the ideal time to visit Alberta Badlands, Canada.

On average, the best time to visit Alberta Badlands, Canada is in June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Drumheller. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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