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The weather in December in Tofino

It's cold in December in Tofino with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 2°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Tofino. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Tofino, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 16°C in 2023, Tofino reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -23°C to a highest value of 11°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Tofino is 11°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 438 mm of precipitation, spread over 29 days. Of the total precipitation, about 22 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Tofino

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tofino. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Tofino New York
Average temperature 8°C 9°C
Max. temperature 10°C 12°C
Min. temperature -3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 438 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 29 days 17 days
Total snowfall 22 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 9 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Tofino with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 1°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 8°C, with nights around 0°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Tofino is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Tofino, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Tofino

Temperature in December in Tofino over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Tofino, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Tofino

Total precipitation in December in Tofino over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Tofino

Snowfall in December in Tofino per year

Daily UV index in December in Tofino

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Tofino, 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.

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Average weather in Tofino by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tofino. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.