SeasonMapRevelstoke weather in December
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December in Revelstoke: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Revelstoke · #303 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Revelstoke in December
Other months in Revelstoke
Revelstoke's forum calls February good but not peak — an advanced skier's take: the best snow conditions tend to arrive after February, with late February into early March the real sweet spot, though it's worth watching for the odd warm spell that can soften things up.
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Revelstoke climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -1°C / 30°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 75 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8 h | |
| Wind | 5 km/h / 3 mph | |
| Snowfall | 117.1 cm / 46.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Revelstoke in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter / Christmas break in Canada, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Revelstoke's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherRevelstoke's weather peaks December–February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Revelstoke in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Ski season
1 Dec – 15 Apr · usuallyBook earlyThe resort usually opens in the first week of December and runs to mid-April, with the largest lift-served vertical on the continent. The cat and heli operations that made the town's name work the same months. Source ↗
- Hazard
Avalanche control closures
1 Dec – 31 Mar · usuallyAvalanche seasonClosuresRogers Pass east of town is the most actively controlled highway in the country, and it shuts without much notice for artillery work. A four-hour closure of the Trans-Canada is a normal winter day here. Source ↗
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 117 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Revelstoke — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Revelstoke?
Revelstoke in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Revelstoke?
- December in Revelstoke: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Revelstoke on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Revelstoke in December?
- In December, Revelstoke averages a daily high of -0.9°C and a low of -4.7°C, with about 74.9 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Revelstoke in December?
- Revelstoke has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.
- Does it snow in Revelstoke in December?
- Revelstoke sees roughly 117.1 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Revelstoke
Compare Revelstoke in December
Warmer or cooler than Revelstoke in December
Similar destinations in North America — December
Within 300 km: Lake Louise's Ski season around 5 Nov – 5 May, and Banff's Ski season around 5 Nov – 18 May.