Manitoulin Island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Manitoulin Island, Canada in December.

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Little Current Mindemoya Manitowaning

Planning a journey to Manitoulin Island, Canada this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Manitoulin Island in December

Manitoulin Island, Canada is a region in Canada. December in Manitoulin Island generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 0°C (32°F) and nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) in Little Current. 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 explore the conditions in Manitoulin Island, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Manitowaning with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Mindemoya with 88 mm (3.5 in).

Explore Manitoulin Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Manitoulin Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Little Current)

January-5°C (23°F) February-5°C (23°F) March0°C (32°F) April5°C (41°F) May13°C (55°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August23°C (73°F) September19°C (66°F) October12°C (54°F) November6°C (43°F) December0°C (32°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Manitoulin Island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Manitoulin Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Manitoulin Island

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Manitoulin Island, Canada?

Temperature range in Manitoulin Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Manitoulin Island (December)

Little Current

In December Little Current generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Mindemoya

In December Mindemoya generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Manitowaning

In December Manitowaning generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: Canada December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Canada in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in Canada dropped to -51°C (-60°F) in Mayo on December 22, 2022.
  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Canada was -49°C (-56°F) in Mayo on December 20, 2022.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Manitoulin Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Little Current 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Mindemoya 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Manitowaning 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Manitoulin Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Manitoulin Island, Canada in December?

In December, Manitoulin Island, Canada generally has poor weather conditions. Little Current sees daytime temperatures near 0°C (32°F), with nights cooling to roughly -6°C (21°F).

What is the average temperature in Manitoulin Island, Canada in December?

Average temperatures in Manitoulin Island, Canada during December range from a nighttime low near -6°C (21°F) to a daytime high around 0°C (32°F) in Little Current.

Does Manitoulin Island, Canada get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Manitoulin Island, Canada during December, with Little Current averaging close to 84 mm (3.3 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Manitoulin Island, Canada?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Manitoulin Island, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Little Current.

On average, the best time to visit Manitoulin Island, Canada is in June and July with generally perfect weather in Little Current. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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