December · Canada
Best time to visit Prince Rupert in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Prince Rupert in December
Average temperature 3°C, 239 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 239 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Prince Rupert scores 2.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 239 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Prince Rupert faces the Inside Passage with misty fjords, salmon runs, and ferry links deeper into coastal BC.
December in Prince Rupert — the hardest end of the year
December averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
239 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 2.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 6.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Prince Rupert in December?
- In December, Prince Rupert averages 3°C, 239 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Prince Rupert?
- December earns a 2.1/10 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 Rupert in December?
- Expect about 239 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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