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 high | 5°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 321 mm / 12.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.3 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 39.1 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.