Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu weather in December (Quebec, Canada)

Can you expect sunny skies in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in December? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 1°C, while nights can cool down to about -8°C. The month brings very cold weather, so dressing warmly is essential. Prepare with multiple layers for added warmth.

Precipitation

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 80 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. May, June, 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-Jean-sur-Richelieu climate page with graphs.

 

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 80 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Montréal, Canada (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in December

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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