Muskoka District Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Muskoka District, Canada in December.

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Huntsville Bracebridge Gravenhurst

Thinking about venturing to Muskoka District, Canada this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Muskoka District in December

Muskoka District, Canada is a region in Canada. December in Muskoka District generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) in Huntsville. In numerous regions in Canada, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

For a closer look at conditions across Muskoka District, Canada, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 89 mm (3.5 in) in Huntsville.

Explore Muskoka District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Muskoka District - and find the best time to visit. (based on Huntsville)

January-4°C (25°F) February-3°C (27°F) March3°C (37°F) April10°C (50°F) May17°C (63°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October12°C (54°F) November6°C (43°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Muskoka District in December

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Muskoka District

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

Temperature range in Muskoka District (December)

Precipitation variation in Muskoka District (December)

Huntsville

In December Huntsville generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly snowfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Bracebridge

In December Bracebridge generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Gravenhurst

In December Gravenhurst generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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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 Muskoka District in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huntsville -1°C (30°F) -9°C (16°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Bracebridge 0°C (32°F) -8°C (18°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Gravenhurst 0°C (32°F) -8°C (18°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

Muskoka District weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Muskoka District, Canada in December?

December in Muskoka District, Canada brings less favorable weather. In Huntsville, daytime temperatures are typically around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime lows hover near -9°C (16°F).

What is the average temperature in Muskoka District, Canada in December?

Huntsville averages a daytime maximum of -1°C (30°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -9°C (16°F).

Does Muskoka District, Canada get a lot of snow in December?

December is on the drier side in Muskoka District, Canada. Huntsville averages only about 89 mm (3.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Muskoka District, Canada?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Huntsville, December may not be the ideal time to visit Muskoka District, Canada.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly very good weather in Huntsville. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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