Vancouver island weather in December
Thinking about venturing to Vancouver island this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Vancouver island in December?
Vancouver island 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.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Gold River to 9°C in Ucluelet. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Ucluelet and -3°C in Gold River.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Victoria with an average of 162 mm to heavy rainfall in Zeballos with 436 mm. Victoria experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 70 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in Vancouver island for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Vancouver island climate page.
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Average weather in Victoria
In December Victoria generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ucluelet
In December Ucluelet generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tofino
In December Tofino generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sooke
In December Sooke generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Colwood
In December Colwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°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 Vancouver island, in Canada.
Is December the best time to visit Vancouver island?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Vancouver island 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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