December · Canada
Best time to visit Sun Peaks in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sun Peaks in December
Average temperature -8°C, 67 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 99% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.0/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -8°C
- Rainfall
- 67 mm
- Humidity
- 99%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Sun Peaks scores 9.0/10 for snow and ski travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around -8°C, 67 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sun Peaks is Canada's second-largest ski area, with alpine village lodging and dry interior powder above Kamloops.
December in Sun Peaks — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
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.
67 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 7.7 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sun Peaks at 9/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February at 9.2/10.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sun Peaks in December?
- In December, Sun Peaks averages -8°C, 67 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Sun Peaks?
- December earns a 9.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sun Peaks in December?
- Expect about 67 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 99% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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