Saanichton weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Saanichton this December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Saanichton includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December is known for being in the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 8°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Saanichton in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. Expect around 20 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 70 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 Saanichton. July and August typically offer 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 Saanichton climate page with graphs.

 

Saanichton, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 66%  

Precipitation 162 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Victoria, Canada (19 KM, 11 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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