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December · climate normalsFreezing days and a month score of 33/100

Saskatoon in December

Poor · 33/100
High / low-8° / -16°daily averages
Precipitation15 mm8 wet days
Cloud cover44%monthly average
52.13° N, 106.67° WElevation 484 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
When to goSaskatoon · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec33December
Best timeMay · Jul · Sep
December: high / low-8° / -16°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Saskatoon averages daytime highs of -8° and night-time lows of -16° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 15 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 44%.

Days are 7.7° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.6°.

December scores 33/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th of the twelve months for Saskatoon. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, July and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 09:10 and sets at 16:55 local time, giving 7 h 45 min of daylight. Days shorten by 18 minutes over the month.

Why 33/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%43%
Clear skies · 25%77%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Canada's best in December

Where to go in December
Moose Jaw
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Moose Jaw

Saskatchewan
-6°Dec high
5wet days
42score
Moose Jaw
Lethbridge
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Lethbridge

Alberta
1°Dec high
5wet days
41score
Lethbridge
Regina
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Regina

Saskatchewan
-7°Dec high
5wet days
40score
Regina
Swift Current
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Swift Current

Saskatchewan
-4°Dec high
6wet days
39score
Swift Current
·Questions

Saskatoon in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Saskatoon?

December scores 33/100 for Saskatoon, which we rate as poor. Average highs are -8°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Saskatoon in December?

Daytime highs average -8°C and night-time lows -16°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Saskatoon in December?

Saskatoon receives about 15 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 8 days.