Cool
Average highs are around -8°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Columbia Icefield, Canada in December
Weather score17Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 117mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-8°C
Rain
117mm
Sun
1.4h
Weather score
17
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 117mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Columbia Icefield, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December-8°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
December117mm average rain
December is wetter than Columbia Icefield's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsApril to May and July to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December1.4 hours average sun
December is one of Columbia Icefield's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December17 weather score
December scores below Columbia Icefield's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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