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Weather in December in Ile d'Orleans

Planning a getaway to Ile d'Orleans 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 Ile d'Orleans in December?

Ile d'Orleans is a region in Canada. December in Ile d'Orleans generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -2°C and nighttime temperatures around -12°C in Saint-Jean. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ile d'Orleans in December, check out the map below. In many areas in Canada, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ile d'Orleans, check out the map below.

Precipitation

December is a rainy month with an average snowfall of around 112 mm in Saint-Jean.

Average sunshine

Saint-Jean experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 83 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a more detailed look at Ile d'Orleans's conditions throughout the year, check out our Ile d'Orleans climate page.

Where to go in Ile d'Orleans in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ile d'Orleans on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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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 Ile d'Orleans's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in Ile d'Orleans?

Saint-Jean

In December Saint-Jean 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.

Saint-Jean
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-4°C 
77 hours 
109 mm 
14 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-12°C 
83 hours 
112 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
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10°C 
-1°C 
1,916 hours 
1330 mm 
154 days 
poor 
Climate in Saint-Jean

Sainte-Famille

In December Sainte-Famille generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sainte-Famille
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-5°C 
77 hours 
112 mm 
15 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-12°C 
83 hours 
114 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
10°C 
-1°C 
1,916 hours 
1350 mm 
156 days 
poor 
Climate in Sainte-Famille

St-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans

In December St-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans 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.

St-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-4°C 
77 hours 
111 mm 
15 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-12°C 
83 hours 
113 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
10°C 
-0°C 
1,916 hours 
1354 mm 
162 days 
poor 
Climate in St-Pierre-de-l'Île-d'Orléans

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ile d'Orleans, in Canada.

Is December the best time to visit Ile d'Orleans?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ile d'Orleans due to the typically poor weather in Saint-Jean.

On average, the best time to visit Ile d'Orleans is in June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Saint-Jean. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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