Weather in December in Salt Spring Island
Are you planning a trip a to Salt Spring Island in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Salt Spring Island in December?
Salt Spring Island is a region in Canada. December in Salt Spring Island generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Ganges. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Salt Spring Island in December, check out the map below. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.For a closer look at conditions across Salt Spring Island, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Fulford Harbour with an average of 173 mm to heavy rainfall in Fernwood with 186 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 70 hours of sunlight in Ganges. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a more detailed look at Salt Spring Island's conditions throughout the year, check out our Salt Spring Island climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Canada, check out our Salt Spring Island's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in Salt Spring Island?
Ganges
In December Ganges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fernwood
In December Fernwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fulford Harbour
In December Fulford Harbour generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly 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 Salt Spring Island, in Canada.
Is December the best time to visit Salt Spring Island?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Salt Spring Island with often poor weather in Ganges.
On average, the best time to visit Salt Spring Island is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Ganges. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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