Toronto weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

What's the typical weather in Toronto for December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Toronto includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 4°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -3°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Toronto in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 78 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

 

Toronto, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 78 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 28%  

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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