Weather in December in The Gaspé Peninsula
Thinking about venturing to the Gaspé Peninsula this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Gaspé Peninsula in December?
The Gaspé Peninsula is a region in Canada. December in the Gaspé Peninsula generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -3°C in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts to -0°C in Percé. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C in Percé and -10°C in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. 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.For specific regional insights in the Gaspé Peninsula, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Matane with an average of 96 mm to high snowfall in Chandler with 123 mm.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Gaspé Peninsula climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in the Gaspé Peninsula?
Percé
In December Percé generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gaspé
In December Gaspé generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
In December Sainte-Anne-des-Monts generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Carleton sur Mer
In December Carleton sur Mer generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Matane
In December Matane generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit the Gaspé Peninsula?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Percé, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Gaspé Peninsula.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Percé. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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