Saskatchewan weather in December
Considering a trip to Saskatchewan this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Saskatchewan in December?
Saskatchewan is a region in Canada. December in Saskatchewan generally has very cold temperatures, with low precipitation. December is a winter month.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -9°C in Christopher Lake to -3°C in Shaunavon. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -12°C in Shaunavon and -18°C in Christopher Lake. In numerous regions in Canada, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snowfall in Saskatoon with an average of 17 mm to low snowfall in Whitewood with 26 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 86 hours of sunshine in Saskatoon. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Saskatchewan, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Saskatchewan's yearly weather, check out our Saskatchewan climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Saskatchewan?
Saskatoon
In December Saskatoon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Regina
In December Regina generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Moose Jaw
In December Moose Jaw generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Swift Current
In December Swift Current generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and low monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yorkton
In December Yorkton generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -17°C and low monthly snowfall. 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 Saskatchewan, in Canada.
Is December the best time to visit Saskatchewan?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Saskatchewan with often poor weather in Saskatoon.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Saskatoon. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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