Vancouver weather in December
Vancouver in December averages 5°C (41°F), 196 mm of rain and 1.5 hours of sun a day. It is one of the wetter months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Vancouver, December is the coldest, the third wettest and the dullest.
- Average temp
- 5°C (41°F)
3–7°C · 38–45°F
- Rainfall
- 196 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
- 1.5 h
hours per day
What is Vancouver like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Expect frequent rain — this is a wet month.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Vancouver in December?
A proper waterproof, not a folding umbrella
196 mm in the month usually arrives as heavy bursts that an umbrella will not cover.
A dry bag for phone and documents
Worth it for one downpour caught between the taxi and the door.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 3°C (38°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Vancouver is 2.3°C cooler than November and 49 mm drier than it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
December in Vancouver is about the same temperature as January and 42 mm drier than it, which averages 5°C (42°F).
Daylight in Vancouver in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 8 hours 13 minutes in Vancouver, rising about 08:01 and setting about 16:14 local time.
December ends 13 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Vancouver has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Vancouver
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Vancouver
What to read before you book.
Vancouver weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 42°F | 237 mm |
| February | 6°C / 42°F | 121 mm |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 164 mm |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | 114 mm |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 73 mm |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 65 mm |
| July | 19°C / 66°F | 42 mm |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 49 mm |
| September | 16°C / 60°F | 71 mm |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 155 mm |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 245 mm |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 196 mm |
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FAQs about Vancouver in December
December climate averages for Vancouver, 1991–2020.
Vancouver averages 5°C (41°F) in December, ranging from about 3°C (38°F) at night to 7°C (45°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Yes, a lot. December brings about 196 mm, which makes it one of the wetter months here — expect heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle.
They are about the same. December averages 5°C (41°F) and January 5°C (42°F), so temperature alone will not decide between them.
December is 2.3°C cooler than November, and 49 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 1.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 13 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Vancouver.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:01 and sunset about 16:14 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 13 minutes shorter than it starts.
