British Columbia weather in December
Are you planning a trip to British Columbia in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in British Columbia in December?
British Columbia is a region in Canada. The weather in British Columbia in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Fort Nelson at -13°C to cold in Ucluelet at 9°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Ucluelet and -21°C in Fort Nelson. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Fort Nelson with an average of 23 mm to heavy snowfall in Zeballos with 436 mm. Vancouver experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 56 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For a closer look at December's conditions in British Columbia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at British Columbia's yearly weather, check out our British Columbia climate page.
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Popular destinations in British Columbia
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Average weather in Vancouver
In December Vancouver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Whistler
In December Whistler generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and heavy monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Victoria
In December Victoria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kelowna
In December Kelowna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ucluelet
In December Ucluelet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in British Columbia, in Canada.
Is December the best time to visit British Columbia?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to British Columbia with often poor weather in Vancouver.
On average, the best time to visit British Columbia is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Vancouver. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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