Cool
Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Canada in December
Weather score7Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 197mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-1°C
Rain
197mm
Sun
1.7h
Sea
4°C
Weather score
7
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 197mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December-1°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Cape Breton Highlands National Park's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December197mm average rain
December is one of Cape Breton Highlands National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December1.7 hours average sun
December is one of Cape Breton Highlands National Park's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December4°C average sea
December is below Cape Breton Highlands National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December7 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
