Cool
Average highs are around -19°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Churchill, Canada in December
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-19°C
Rain
20mm
Sun
1.5h
Sea
-1°C
Weather score
22
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 20mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average -1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Churchill, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December-19°C average high
December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December20mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Churchill's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December1.5 hours average sun
December is one of Churchill's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December-1°C average sea
December is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaAugust to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December22 weather score
December scores below Churchill's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.