December weather forecast
Victoria, Canada

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Victoria, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 3.5°C (38.3°F) and an average high of 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 82%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated. In Victoria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.5 days and collects up to 163mm (6.42") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. In Victoria, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 5mm (0.2") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.8 snowfall days, and 93mm (3.66") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Victoria, Canada, is 8°C (46.4°F).
Note: At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 8h and 23min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Victoria are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transform into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Victoria?

The coldest month is December, with an average high-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.5°C (38.3°F).

What is the temperature in December in Victoria?

The average high-temperature, in December, is 6.3°C (43.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 3.5°C (38.3°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Victoria?

The average relative humidity in December in Victoria is 82%.

How many days does it rain in December in Victoria?

In Victoria, Canada, during December, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Victoria?

In Victoria, Canada, in December, snow falls for 1.4 days, with typically accumulated 5mm (0.2") of snow.

What is the sea water temperature in December in Victoria?

In Victoria, Canada, the average seawater temperature in December is 8°C (46.4°F). Swimming in 8°C (46.4°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the month with the shortest days in Victoria?

With an average of 8h and 23min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Victoria.

What is the average length of the day in December in Victoria?

The average day length in December in Victoria, Canada, is 8h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Victoria?

On the first day of December in Victoria, sunrise is at 7:44 am and sunset at 4:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:04 am and sunset at 4:28 pm PST.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Victoria?

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Victoria have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration in Victoria, Canada, is 4.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Victoria?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Victoria, Canada.

How high is the UV index in December in Victoria?

In Victoria, Canada, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Victoria, Canada

Average temperature in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average high temperature in December: 6.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).

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Average pressure in December
Victoria, Canada

Average pressure in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average pressure in December: 1017.5mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and July (1017.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Victoria, Canada

Average wind speed in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average wind speed in December: 11.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Victoria, Canada

Average humidity in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average humidity in December: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

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Average rainfall in December
Victoria, Canada

Average rainfall in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (37mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (3mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Victoria, Canada

Average rainfall days in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (8.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Victoria, Canada

Average snowfall in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (53mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Victoria, Canada

Average snowfall days in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in December
Victoria, Canada

Average sea temperature in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in December: 8°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.3°C).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Victoria, Canada

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 23min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 2min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 23min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Victoria, Canada

Average sunshine days in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in December: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.4 days).

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Average UV index in December
Victoria, Canada

Average UV index in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Victoria, Canada

Average cloud cover in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in December: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in December
Victoria, Canada

Average visibility in December - Victoria, Canada
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and November (9km).

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