Weather in Vancouver in December
December in Vancouver is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.
In Canada, this is how Vancouver actually wears December, not how a country centroid would. December is the cold side of the year in Vancouver. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 5°C
3–7°C
- Rainfall
- 196 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 1.5 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Vancouver in December are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.
A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.
Rain
December is a wetter month in Vancouver. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Vancouver
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Vancouver
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Vancouver
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FAQs about Vancouver
Climate averages for Vancouver, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Vancouver is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 19°C.
November is the wettest month, with about 245 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
