Richmond Hill weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

How is the weather in Richmond Hill in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Richmond Hill generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

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, we can expect around 13 days of snow/rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 78 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 in December.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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