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Vancouver island Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vancouver island, Canada in December.

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Planning a getaway to Vancouver island, 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 Vancouver island in December

Vancouver island, Canada is a region in Canada. December in Vancouver island generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Gold River to 9°C (48°F) in Ucluelet. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Ucluelet and -3°C (27°F) in Gold River.

For a closer look at conditions across Vancouver island, Canada, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Victoria with an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Zeballos with 436 mm (17 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during December. Victoria experiences about 70 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Vancouver island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vancouver island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Victoria)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vancouver island in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vancouver 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 Vancouver island

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Vancouver island, Canada?

Temperature range in Vancouver island (December)

Precipitation variation in Vancouver island (December)

Victoria

In December Victoria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
70 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Victoria →

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
Climate in Tofino →

Sooke

In December Sooke generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
70 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
226 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sooke →

Colwood

In December Colwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
85 hours
70 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Colwood →

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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 Vancouver island in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Victoria 8°C (46°F) 5°C (41°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
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)
Sooke 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 221 mm (8.7 in)
Colwood 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Langford 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)

Vancouver island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vancouver island, Canada in December?

Expect poor weather across Vancouver island, Canada in December. The popular destination of Victoria averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Vancouver island, Canada in December?

Average temperatures in Vancouver island, Canada during December range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 8°C (46°F) in Victoria.

Does Vancouver island, Canada get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Vancouver island, Canada peaks during December. Victoria averages roughly 162 mm (6.4 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Vancouver island, Canada?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Vancouver island, Canada due to the typically poor weather in Victoria.

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

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