Vancouver Weather in December
Canada · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high6°C (42°F)
Avg low3°C (37°F)
Rainfall180 mm (7.1 in)
RatingPoor 0.2/10
In December, Vancouver has average highs of 6°C (42°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F). December is winter in Canada. The month is wet, with about 180 mm (7.1 in) of rain spread over 20 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Vancouver?
December is not the best time to visit Vancouver (0.2/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in July and August.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 6°C (42°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 3°C (37°F) |
| Daily mean | 4°C (39°F) |
| Rainfall | 180 mm (7.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 20 |
| Humidity | 87% |
| Cloud cover | 81% |
| Daylight | 8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.8 km/h |
| vs November | 3°C cooler than November, with 30 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Vancouver in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Vancouver weather in other months
Jan6°C / 3°C197 mmPoorFeb7°C / 3°C109 mmPoorMar9°C / 5°C135 mmPoorApr12°C / 6°C91 mmPoorMay16°C / 10°C62 mmGoodJun18°C / 12°C50 mmExcellentJul22°C / 15°C26 mmExcellentAug22°C / 15°C32 mmExcellentSep18°C / 13°C74 mmExcellentOct13°C / 9°C141 mmPoorNov9°C / 5°C210 mmPoorDec6°C / 3°C180 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit VancouverJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida23°C · 51 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas26°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Iztapalapa22°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Puebla23°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Ecatepec de Morelos22°C · 13 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Victoria7°C · 142 mm
- Seattle, Washington7°C · 184 mm
- Calgary-2°C · 24 mm
- Edmonton-6°C · 20 mm
- San Francisco, California14°C · 123 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.