Weather in December in Ile d'Orleans
Are you planning a trip a to Ile d'Orleans in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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. In December, it is winter.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -2°C and nighttime temperatures around -12°C in Saint-Jean. 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.
Precipitation
December is a rainy month with an average snowfall of around 112 mm in Saint-Jean.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 83 hours of sunshine in Saint-Jean. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a closer look at December's conditions in Ile d'Orleans, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Ile d'Orleans's yearly weather, check out our Ile d'Orleans climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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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