Sun Peaks weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Sun Peaks this December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Sun Peaks includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -2°C, cooling down at night to around -9°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Sun Peaks in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 44 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 Sun Peaks. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sun Peaks, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 67 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 44 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Kamloops, Canada (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in December

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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 Sun Peaks 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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