December · Canada
Best time to visit Tofino in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tofino in December
Average temperature 6°C, 288 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
0.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 288 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Tofino scores 0.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 288 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tofino faces the open Pacific with surf beaches, temperate rainforest and storm-watching winters.
December in Tofino — off-season conditions
Expect 6°C (42°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 288 mm: only almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 0.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 5.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Tofino — 5.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tofino in December?
- In December, Tofino averages 6°C, 288 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Tofino?
- December earns a 0.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tofino in December?
- Expect about 288 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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