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Rustico weather in December (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

How does the weather in Rustico usually fare in December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Rustico usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -4°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Rustico in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 77 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rustico. 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 Rustico climate page with graphs.

 

Rustico, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 77 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28% *  
Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (24 KM, 14 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.

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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

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