December · Canada
Best time to visit Fernie in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Fernie in December
Average temperature -10°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
8.6/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -10°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 99%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Fernie scores 8.6/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around -10°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fernie delivers steep British Columbia bowls and tree skiing above a friendly coal-town main street. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December in Fernie — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
December sits at -10°C (15°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
85 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Fernie at 8.6/10 (5th of 12), just behind April at 9.6/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Fernie in December?
- In December, Fernie averages -10°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Fernie?
- December earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Fernie 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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