Whitby weather in December (Ontario, Canada)

Is December a good time to explore Whitby weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

December in Whitby generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during December. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 3°C. At night, it falls to around -4°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Whitby in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 78 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Whitby, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 78 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

* Data from: Toronto, Canada (44 KM, 27 Miles).

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

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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

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