Cortes Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cortes Island, Canada in December.

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Whaletown

Planning a getaway to Cortes Island, Canada 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 to Expect in Cortes Island in December

Cortes Island, Canada is a region in Canada. December in Cortes Island generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Whaletown. 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.

To explore the conditions in Cortes Island, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 281 mm (11 in) in Whaletown.

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Best Places to Visit in Cortes Island in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Cortes Island

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Cortes Island, Canada?

Whaletown

In December Whaletown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
320 mm (13 in)
281 mm (11 in)
282 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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.

Cortes Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cortes Island, Canada in December?

Expect poor weather across Cortes Island, Canada in December. The popular destination of Whaletown averages 6°C (43°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Cortes Island, Canada in December?

In Whaletown, the average daytime high in December is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does Cortes Island, Canada get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Whaletown records an average of 281 mm (11 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Cortes Island, Canada.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Cortes Island, Canada?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Cortes Island, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Whaletown.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Whaletown. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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