December · Canada
Best time to visit Stanley Park in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Stanley Park in December
Average temperature 0°C, 307 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 95% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 307 mm
- Humidity
- 95%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Stanley Park scores 1.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 307 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Stanley Park wraps Vancouver in seawall paths, old-growth cedars, and mountain-framed English Bay views.
December in Stanley Park — the hardest end of the year
At 0°C (32°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
307 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 8 hours of daylight.
That is 1.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, 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 Stanley Park — 8.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Stanley Park in December?
- In December, Stanley Park averages 0°C, 307 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Stanley Park?
- December earns a 1.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Stanley Park in December?
- Expect about 307 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 95% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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