2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Vancouver in December

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

December is a wet time to visit Vancouver. Vancouver has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 7°C, lows of 3°C, and approximately 21 rainy days per month.

Avg High

7°C

Avg Low

3°C

Rainy days

21days

Daylight

8.2h

Is December a good time to visit Vancouver?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

8:01 AM

Sunset

4:15 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 6°C 2°C 30 Wet
February 7°C 1°C 19 Wet
March 8°C 1°C 13 Wet
April 13°C 4°C 11 Good
May 18°C 9°C 16 Excellent (best)
June 18°C 11°C 17 Excellent (best)
July 22°C 13°C 10 Excellent (best)
August 22°C 14°C 9 Excellent (best)
September 22°C 14°C 9 Excellent (best)
October 13°C 8°C 16 Wet
November 9°C 4°C 22 Wet
December 7°C 3°C 21 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

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Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Vancouver? +

December is typically Wet for visiting Vancouver, with average highs of 7°C and around 21 rainy days.

What should I pack for Vancouver in December? +

With highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C in {month}, we recommend: Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in December? +

Vancouver typically sees around 21 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Vancouver in December? +

In December, Vancouver gets approximately 8.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Vancouver? +

No, December is not peak season in Vancouver. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Vancouver? +

The best months to visit Vancouver are May, June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Vancouver)

Last Updated: January 2026

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