Prince Edward Island Weather in December

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

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Charlottetown Cavendish Summerside Brackley Beach

Planning a journey to Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward Island in December

Prince Edward Island, Canada is a region in Canada. December in Prince Edward Island generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) in Charlottetown. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Prince Edward Island, Canada, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Cornwall with an average of 118 mm (4.6 in) to high snow/rainfall in Murray Harbour with 141 mm (5.6 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Charlottetown.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Charlottetown receives about 77 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Prince Edward Island by month

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

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April8°C (46°F) May15°C (59°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Prince Edward Island in December

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

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

Temperature range in Prince Edward Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Prince Edward Island (December)

Charlottetown

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
77 hours
109 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Charlottetown →

Cavendish

In December Cavendish generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high 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)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
77 hours
109 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
128 mm (5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cavendish →

Summerside

In December Summerside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high 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)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
77 hours
109 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Summerside →

Brackley Beach

In December Brackley Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
77 hours
109 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Brackley Beach →

North Rustico

In December North Rustico generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high 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)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
64 hours
77 hours
109 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
127 mm (5 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in North Rustico →

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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 Prince Edward Island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlottetown 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Cavendish 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Summerside 2°C (36°F) -5°C (23°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Brackley Beach 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
North Rustico 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Stanhope 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Prince Edward Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Prince Edward Island, Canada in December?

December in Prince Edward Island, Canada brings poor weather. In Charlottetown, daytime temperatures are typically around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows hover near -5°C (23°F).

What is the average temperature in Prince Edward Island, Canada in December?

In Charlottetown, the average daytime high in December is 2°C (36°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

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

Charlottetown typically receives notable snow/rainfall in December, about 118 mm (4.6 in) on average across Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Prince Edward Island, Canada?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Prince Edward Island, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Charlottetown.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Charlottetown. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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