Weather in December in Manitoba
Planning a journey to Manitoba this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Manitoba in December?
Manitoba is a region in Canada. The weather in Manitoba in December can be quite varied, with very cold temperatures and low precipitation. In December, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -17°C in Churchill to -7°C in Steinbach. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -16°C in Steinbach and -23°C in Churchill. 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
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Thompson with an average of 21 mm to low snowfall in Steinbach with 30 mm.Average sunshine
Winnipeg enjoys a balanced 100 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in Manitoba, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Manitoba's yearly weather, check out our Manitoba climate page.
Where to go in Manitoba in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Manitoba?
Winnipeg
In December Winnipeg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Churchill
In December Churchill generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -23°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Brandon
In December Brandon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Thompson
In December Thompson generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -23°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Dauphin
In December Dauphin generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Manitoba, in Canada.
Is December the best time to visit Manitoba?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Manitoba due to the typically poor weather in Winnipeg.
On average, the best time to visit Manitoba is in July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Winnipeg. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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