Weather in December in Prince Edward Island
Planning a journey to Prince Edward Island this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Prince Edward Island in December?
Prince Edward Island 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 and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Charlottetown. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Prince Edward Island in December, check out the map below. 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, 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 to high snow/rainfall in Murray Harbour with 141 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Charlottetown.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 77 hours of sunshine in Charlottetown. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Prince Edward Island climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Prince Edward Island?
Charlottetown
In December Charlottetown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°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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Cavendish
In December Cavendish generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Summerside
In December Summerside generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°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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Brackley Beach
In December Brackley Beach generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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North Rustico
In December North Rustico generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Prince Edward Island, in Canada.
Is December the best time to visit Prince Edward Island?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Prince Edward Island 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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