CanadaAverage weather for Montréal in December
It's cold in December in Montréal with an average temperature of 1°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -3°C to a high of 4°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -9°C and -1°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Montréal with really cold temps, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -3°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around -0°C, with nights around -6°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Montréal is around -0°C, while nighttime temps are about -6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Montréal is 2°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
In December, there is an average of 103 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 36 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Montréal in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
1°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
4°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
-3°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
103 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
12 days | 17 days | |
 Total snowfall |
36 cm | 9,7 cm | |
| Snowy days |
15 days | 3 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Montréal?
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Montréal. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 17°C in 2015, Montréal reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -21°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -26°C to a highest value of 8°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Montréal
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Montréal, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Montréal
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Montréal, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 12 days of precipitation in Montréal.
Daily Snowfall in December in Montréal
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Montréal, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV index in December in Montréal
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Montréal, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Montréal over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Montréal, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Montréal over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Montréal, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Montréal per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Montréal, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in December for Montréal
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Average weather in Montréal by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Montréal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
