December is a very cold and rainy time for sunbathing in British Columbia, and not recommended. December is a good month for swimming in British Columbia with warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting British Columbia in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for December.
The average maximum temperature in British Columbia in December is 7°. The average maximum temperature is 9° in the previous month and 7° in the next month.
The average temperature in British Columbia in December is 4°. The average temperature ranges is 6° in the previous month and 4° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in British Columbia in December is 2°. The minimum temperature is 4° in the previous month and 2° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in British Columbia in December are 8.3 and there are 1.8 hours of sunshine per day on average during December making it not a particularly sunny month.
The ultraviolet index in British Columbia in December is typically 1 during December. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in British Columbia in December is 21.9° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.
The average total rainfall in British Columbia in December is 19.6cm and on average there are 17.3 rainy days in December making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in British Columbia in December is 4° which is a bit dry for some. The dew point is 6° in the previous month and 4° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in British Columbia in December is typically 92.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 92.6% in the previous month and 94.2% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in British Columbia in December is typically 83.3%. The average relative humidity is 82.2% in the previous month and 86.1% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in British Columbia in December is typically 20kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 20kmh in the previous month and 21kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in British Columbia in December is typically 9kmh. The average wind speed is 9kmh in the previous month and 10kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in British Columbia in December is from the South-Southeast.
