Shelburne weather in December (Nova Scotia, Canada)

What kind of weather does December bring to Shelburne? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Shelburne tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -3°C.

Precipitation

Shelburne in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 143 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Shelburne. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shelburne, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 143 mm  

Rainy days 16 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?

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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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