Gatineau Weather in December

What's the weather like in Gatineau (Quebec) in December 2024?

The climate in Gatineau during December can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Gatineau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

Gatineau weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.7°C 25.4°F
Nightly temperature -11.4°C 11.6°F
Average temperature -7.5°C 18.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 82 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 5.1°C 41.1°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gatineau with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Gatineau

Gatineau average temperature in December

December rainfall

Gatineau average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Gatineau average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gatineau in December 2024.

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Gatineau weather stats

Gatineau weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.9°C 78.6°F
Driest month: February 58mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: July 9.7hrs
Coldest month: January -6.6°C 20.1°F
Wettest month: July 88mm 3.5ins
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