Canada
Canada in December
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Canada in December — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Canada in December?
- Victoria is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 7°C (44°F) in December; Yellowknife is the coolest at -19°C (-3°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Canada in December?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Victoria (9°C (47°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
7°
Victoria
Coolest
-19°
Yellowknife
Driest
12 mm
Calgary
Warmest sea
9°
Victoria
Across Canada, December highs run from -19°C (-3°F) (Yellowknife) to 7°C (44°F) (Victoria). On average it is 6 °C (11 °F) cooler than November. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Winnipeg, Calgary, and Drumheller.
Best places in Canada in December
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Winnipeg
Manitoba · Canada
-9° / -19° 21 mm Dec
22
Calgary
Alberta · Canada
-1° / -13° 12 mm Dec
25
Drumheller
Alberta · Canada
-4° / -16° 12 mm Dec
15
Banff
Alberta · Canada
-5° / -14° 31 mm Dec
19
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan · Canada
-9° / -18° 17 mm Dec
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Regina
Saskatchewan · Canada
-7° / -18° 18 mm Dec
15
Edmonton
Alberta · Canada
-5° / -15° 20 mm Dec
20
Red Deer
Alberta · Canada
-5° / -16° 16 mm Dec
Weather in December by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | -1° | -13° | 12 mm | — | 22 |
| Winnipeg | -9° | -19° | 21 mm | — | 21 |
| Banff | -5° | -14° | 31 mm | — | 15 |
| Edmonton | -5° | -15° | 20 mm | — | 15 |
| Yellowknife | -19° | -27° | 17 mm | — | 10 |
| Toronto | 2° | -5° | 66 mm | 5° | 8 |
| Windsor | 2° | -5° | 73 mm | 4° | 8 |
| Ottawa | -2° | -10° | 78 mm | — | 5 |
| Montreal | -3° | -11° | 89 mm | — | 5 |
| Kingston | 1° | -8° | 85 mm | 6° | 5 |
| Moncton | 0° | -9° | 110 mm | — | 5 |
| Niagara Falls | 3° | -4° | 80 mm | — | 4 |
| Québec | -3° | -12° | 99 mm | — | 2 |
| Victoria | 7° | 2° | 120 mm | 9° | 2 |
| Vancouver | 6° | 2° | 229 mm | 8° | 1 |
| St. John's | 2° | -5° | 141 mm | 3° | 0 |
Festivals in Canada in December
- Whistler Film Festival Annual film festival held in Whistler, Canada
- Christmas in Canada Christmas celebrations and traditions in Canada
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Canada in December?
Average daytime highs range from -19° in Yellowknife to 7° in Victoria.
Can you swim in Canada in December?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Victoria at about 9°.