Richmond Hill weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

What's the typical weather in Richmond Hill for December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Richmond Hill includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of winter. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 3°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -5°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Richmond Hill in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 78 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Richmond Hill. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Richmond Hill, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 78 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Toronto, Canada (24 KM, 15 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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