December verdict

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada in December

Weather score15Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 145mm, so some wet days are possible.

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, Canada travel weather guide
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December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

1°C

Rain

145mm

Sun

2.9h

Sea

8°C

Weather score

15

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 145mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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December1°C average high

December is on the cooler side of Saint John's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December145mm average rain

December is one of Saint John's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsFebruary to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December2.9 hours average sun

December is one of Saint John'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

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December8°C average sea

December is close to Saint John's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December15 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.

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