Climate ▸Forecast ▸December ▸January ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Weather in December in The Bay of Fundy

Planning a getaway to the Bay of Fundy this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in the Bay of Fundy in December?

The Bay of Fundy is a region in Canada. December in the Bay of Fundy generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Moncton at 2°C and cold in Digby at 5°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Digby and -8°C in Moncton. In many regions in Canada, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Bay of Fundy, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Moncton with an average of 115 mm to high snow/rainfall in Digby with 152 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Moncton receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 101 hours of sunlight anticipated in Moncton. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Bay of Fundy climate page.

Where to go in the Bay of Fundy in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Bay of Fundy on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Bay of Fundy's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Bay of Fundy?

Moncton

In December Moncton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Moncton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
-1°C 
95 hours 
100 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-8°C 
101 hours 
115 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
1°C 
1,998 hours 
1154 mm 
164 days 
Climate in Moncton

Saint John

In December Saint John generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Saint John
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
2°C 
131 mm 
14 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
140 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
10°C 
3°C 
1384 mm 
152 days 
poor 
Climate in Saint John

Digby

In December Digby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Digby
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
3°C 
139 mm 
12 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
152 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
4°C 
1395 mm 
128 days 
Climate in Digby

Wolfville

In December Wolfville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Wolfville
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
9°C 
1°C 
126 mm 
14 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
132 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
12°C 
3°C 
1285 mm 
150 days 
Climate in Wolfville

Parrsboro

In December Parrsboro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Parrsboro
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
1°C 
138 mm 
14 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
141 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
1374 mm 
147 days 
Climate in Parrsboro

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Bay of Fundy, in Canada.

Is December the best time to visit the Bay of Fundy?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Bay of Fundy due to the typically poor weather in Moncton.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Moncton. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Bay of Fundy.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Canada? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Canada.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.