Shawinigan weather in December (Quebec, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Shawinigan during December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Shawinigan includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -2°C, cooling off to about -11°C at night. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Shawinigan in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Shawinigan. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shawinigan, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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?

Visitors traveling to Shawinigan should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shawinigan.

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