Sylvan Lake weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

How does the weather in Sylvan Lake usually fare in December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, Sylvan Lake usually has very low temperatures and low snowfall. Winter occurs in December. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -3°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -13°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Sylvan Lake in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 9 days will experience snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Sylvan Lake. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Sylvan Lake climate page with graphs.

 

Sylvan Lake, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 9 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 Sylvan Lake 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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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