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Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada in December.

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Ucluelet Tofino

Planning a getaway to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in December

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada is a region in Canada. December in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Ucluelet.

For a closer look at conditions across Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Ucluelet with an average of 411 mm (16 in) to heavy rainfall in Tofino with 427 mm (17 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Ucluelet receives roughly 68 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Pacific Rim National Park Reserve by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ucluelet)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) This monthJune15°C (59°F) July17°C (63°F) August18°C (64°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

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 Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada?

Temperature range in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (December)

Precipitation variation in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (December)

Ucluelet

In December Ucluelet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
68 hours
74 hours
Monthly rainfall
453 mm (18 in)
411 mm (16 in)
434 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ucluelet →

Tofino

In December Tofino generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
59 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
474 mm (19 in)
427 mm (17 in)
443 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, in Canada.

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 Pacific Rim National Park Reserve in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ucluelet 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 411 mm (16 in)
Tofino 9°C (48°F) 5°C (41°F) 427 mm (17 in)

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada in December?

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Ucluelet average around 9°C (48°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada in December?

Ucluelet averages a daytime maximum of 9°C (48°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada, with Ucluelet averaging around 411 mm (16 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Ucluelet.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly pleasant weather in Ucluelet. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

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