December · Canada
Best time to visit Big White in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Big White in December
Average temperature -8°C, 85 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 99% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -8°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 99%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Big White scores 9.0/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around -8°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Big White is a snow-sure Okanagan village resort known for champagne powder, ice skating trails, and ski-in lodging. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December in Big White — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
December averages -8°C (17°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 85 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.9 hours of daylight.
A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Big White (5th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.5/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Big White in December?
- In December, Big White averages -8°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Big White?
- December earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Big White in December?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 99% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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