Vancouver in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Vancouver in december 2024
The weather in Vancouver (British Columbia) in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 258.1cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
25%
16%
12%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Moderate rain at times
26% of time
24%
15%
15%
Weather at 6pm
36°F
Moderate rain at times
28% of time
24%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
38°F
24%
23%
14%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Vancouver in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Vancouver in december.
The climate of Vancouver in december is very bad
The climate in december in Vancouver (British Columbia) is wet (with 18.6in of precipitation over 15 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 21.3in of rainfall over 16 days.
The climate is rather cold in this location this month. Plan to cover you well! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. The seasonal minimum is 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Vancouver (British Columbia) is 40°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Vancouver (British Columbia) in the month of december with a maximum record of 56°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 10 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 32% of the month.
In december in Vancouver (British Columbia), the days on average last 08:12. Sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset is at 16:14.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Vancouver in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 18.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (49%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.1in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 258.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.03km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:12 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Vancouver in december 2023:
36°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 45°F
47°F to 50°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 41°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 36°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
36°F to 41°F
40°F to 45°F
38°F to 41°F
43°F to 47°F
40°F to 45°F
41°F to 47°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 49°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 38°F
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
Map: other cities in Canada in december
Cities near Vancouver:
| Nanaimo in december | very bad weather |
| Victoria in december | very bad weather |
| Whistler in december | very bad weather |
| Courtenay in december | very bad weather |
| Campbell River in december | very bad weather |
| Tofino in december | very bad weather |
| Kamloops in december | very bad weather |
| Penticton in december | very bad weather |
| Kelowna in december | very bad weather |
| Salmon Arm in december | very bad weather |
| Williams Lake in december | very bad weather |
| Quesnel in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Vancouver
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Weather data for Vancouver in december:
Weather data for Vancouver for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Vancouver. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Vancouver can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Vancouver.