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Vancouver in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Vancouver in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 1 °C, and the sea is about 8 °C. With about 21 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
9/100 · #12
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#12
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#10
Published best categories: none
Vancouver · DecemberPhoto: Xicotencatl · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 1 °C
- Average low
- -3 °C
- Sea
- 8 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 21 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 94 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 5 | 0 | 21 | 335 | 1.3 | 92 | 0.9 | 9 | 11 |
| December (selected) | 1 | -3 | 21 | 302 | 0.9 | 94 | 1.0 | 8 | 9 |
| January | 1 | -3 | 20 | 311 | 1.1 | 94 | 1.0 | 7 | 10 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (9/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +2 | +3.5 °C | +3.3 °C | -0.3 | +32.8 mm | +0.4 h | -2.3 % | -0.1 m/s | +1.3 °C |
| January | +1 | +0.2 °C | +0.2 °C | -1.1 | +8.6 mm | +0.2 h | ±0 % | ±0 m/s | -0.7 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Vancouver in December?
The average daily high is around 1 °C, with an average daily low of about -3 °C.
Can you swim in Vancouver in December?
The sea is about 8 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in December?
The curated estimate is about 21 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 302 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
By the climate score, July and August are the strongest months for Vancouver. December is not among them.