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 daysFor 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
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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.
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.
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.
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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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