Saint Catharines weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

Interested in knowing the climate of Saint Catharines in December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Saint Catharines typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 4°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -1°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.

Precipitation

Saint Catharines in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 68 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Saint Catharines, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 68 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (42 KM, 26 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

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