December · Canada
Best time to visit Prince George in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Prince George in December
Average temperature -8°C, 70 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 98% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -8°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 98%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Prince George scores 1.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -8°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Prince George is northern BC's hub where Fraser River forests, winter aurora odds, and wilderness highways converge.
December in Prince George — the hardest end of the year
December sits at -8°C (17°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
70 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 7.2 hours of daylight.
That is 1.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Prince George — 7.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Prince George in December?
- In December, Prince George averages -8°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Prince George?
- December earns a 1.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Prince George in December?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 98% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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