Whitecourt weather in December (Alberta, Canada)

Is Whitecourt a good destination in December, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Whitecourt tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. December ushers in the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -5°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -15°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.

Precipitation

Whitecourt in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Whitecourt. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whitecourt, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Where to go in Canada in December

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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?

Visitors traveling to Whitecourt should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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