Vancouver · WinterMonth summary
Vancouver weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 6°C
🌧 Rainy days
65% of days
☀️ Sunshine
2.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
0.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vancouver in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December brings a challenging climate (0.7/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Vancouver in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Vancouver is cool (6°C during the day). Days are short (2.4h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 65% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 6°C | 58% | 8.0 | 3.3h | 1.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 1°C | 6°C | 58% | 5.0 | 5.9h | 1.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 9°C | 55% | 5.7 | 8.2h | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 6°C | 12°C | 48% | 4.1 | 11.2h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 16°C | 32% | 2.4 | 13.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 18°C | 35% | 2.3 | 14.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 22°C | 15% | 1.0 | 14.9h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 22°C | 19% | 1.4 | 13.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 18°C | 37% | 4.0 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 13°C | 52% | 7.3 | 8.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 9°C | 62% | 10.2 | 3.9h | 1.6/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 2°C | 6°C | 65% | 8.7 | 2.4h | 0.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Vancouver averages 6°C, 65% rainy days and 2.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 0.7/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -50%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +12.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vancouver in December
Is December a good time to visit Vancouver?
December is not recommended for Vancouver (score 0.7/10). With 65% rainy days and 2.4h of sunshine, consider July (8.8/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in December?
Yes, 65% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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