Richmond weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

Is December a good time to explore Richmond weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Richmond typically experiences low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 7°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Richmond in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 253 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 56 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Richmond. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Richmond climate page with graphs.

 

Richmond, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 253 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

Data from: Vancouver, Canada (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in December

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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