The climate in Prince Rupert during December can be summarized as cool and very wet.
December is in the winter in Prince Rupert and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 4°C 39.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | -1.2°C 29.8°F |
Average temperature | 1.4°C 34.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 1.3 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 337 mm 13.3 ins |
Rainy days | 22 days |
Sea temperature | 7.3°C 45.1°F |
Humidity | 84% |
Windspeed | 16.2kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Prince Rupert with around 337mm 13.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Prince Rupert in December 2024.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | August | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
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Driest month: | July | 116mm 4.6ins |
Sunniest month: | May | 6.1hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 3.5°C 38.3°F |
Wettest month: | October | 438mm 17.2ins |