Toronto weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

How is the weather in Toronto in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Toronto generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -3°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Toronto in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of snow/rain.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 83 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
SunshineSunshine 78 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 28%  

Where to go in Canada in December

Find out more about the weather in Canada in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Toronto in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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