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Victoria weather in December (British Columbia, Canada)

How's the weather trend in Victoria as December approaches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Victoria generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Victoria in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 20 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 70 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Victoria, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 8°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 65%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 162 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 70 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 27%  

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.

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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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