Vancouver weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Vancouver this December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

December in Vancouver generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 2°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Vancouver in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 303 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 21 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 56 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Vancouver. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vancouver, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 303 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 56 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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