December · Canada
Best time to visit Haida Gwaii in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Haida Gwaii in December
Average temperature 5°C, 246 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 246 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Haida Gwaii scores 2.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 246 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Haida Gwaii is an archipelago of rainforest coastlines, Haida heritage sites, and some of Canada's richest marine life.
December in Haida Gwaii — the hardest end of the year
Expect 5°C (41°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 246 mm: only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 2.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Haida Gwaii — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Haida Gwaii in December?
- In December, Haida Gwaii averages 5°C, 246 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Haida Gwaii?
- December earns a 2.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Haida Gwaii in December?
- Expect about 246 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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