December · Canada
Best time to visit St. John's in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in St. John's in December
Average temperature 2°C, 80 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in St. John's scores 3.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
St John's colourful row houses and harbour sit at the edge of the North Atlantic in Newfoundland.
December in St. John's: expect compromises
December averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 80 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in St. John's in December?
- In December, St. John's averages 2°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit St. John's?
- December earns a 3.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in St. John's in December?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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