Vancouver weather in December

December in Vancouver: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Vancouver · #556 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 35/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Vancouver climate normals — December

Daytime high5°C / 42°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low1°C / 34°F
Feels like (high)3°C / 37°F
Rainfall321 mm / 12.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity88%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine2.9 h/day
Daylight8.3 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall39.1 cm / 15.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Vancouver in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Vancouver?
December in Vancouver: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Vancouver on SeasonMap's comfort score (35/100).
What is the weather like in Vancouver in December?
In December, Vancouver averages a daily high of 5.3°C and a low of 1.1°C, with about 321.2 mm of rain over roughly 20.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Vancouver in December?
Vancouver has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in December.
Does it snow in Vancouver in December?
Vancouver sees roughly 39.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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