New Brunswick weather in December
Are you planning a trip to New Brunswick in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in New Brunswick in December?
New Brunswick is a region in Canada. December in New Brunswick generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Edmundston at -3°C to cold in Grand Manan Island at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Grand Manan Island and -12°C in Edmundston. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Campbellton with an average of 102 mm to high snowfall in Saint Stephen with 156 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Moncton. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 101 hours of sunlight expected in Moncton. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Brunswick in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New Brunswick climate page.
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Average weather in Moncton
In December Moncton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Grand Manan Island
In December Grand Manan Island generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Saint John
In December Saint John generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Fredericton
In December Fredericton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Saint Andrews
In December Saint Andrews generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit New Brunswick?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to New Brunswick with often poor weather in Moncton.
On average, the best time to visit New Brunswick is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Moncton. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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