Summerside weather in December (Prince Edward Island, Canada)

How is December weather typically in Summerside? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Summerside includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 2°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -5°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Summerside in December usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. On average, there are about 16 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 77 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Summerside. July and August typically offer 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 Summerside climate page with graphs.

 

Summerside, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 77 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Charlottetown, Canada (53 KM, 33 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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