December · Canada
Best time to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Niagara-on-the-Lake in December
Average temperature 2°C, 61 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Niagara-on-the-Lake scores 4.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Niagara-on-the-Lake's colonial main street and vineyards sit where the Niagara river meets Lake Ontario.
December in Niagara-on-the-Lake — the hardest end of the year
At 2°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.1/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Niagara-on-the-Lake — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Niagara-on-the-Lake in December?
- In December, Niagara-on-the-Lake averages 2°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake?
- December earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Niagara-on-the-Lake in December?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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