Algonquin in December

4.3out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 2°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

2°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
8Rainy days (54 mm)
8:56 hDaylight
07:21Sunrise · 16:17 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 2°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -5°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-1° -8° J 1° -6° F 8° -1° M 15° 4° A 21° 11° M 26° 16° J 28° 19° J 27° 18° A 23° 13° S 16° 7° O 8° 1° N 2° -5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -1°C-8°C50 mm 8– – 4.0
February 1°C-6°C48 mm 7– – 4.3
March 8°C-1°C62 mm 10– – 5.3
April 15°C4°C109 mm 12– – 6.1
May 21°C11°C111 mm 12– – 7.1
June 26°C16°C97 mm 12– – 7.4
July 28°C19°C87 mm 10– – 7.7
August 27°C18°C91 mm 10– – 7.6
September 23°C13°C75 mm 9– – 7.9
October 16°C7°C77 mm 9– – 7.0
November 8°C1°C60 mm 8– – 5.7
December 2°C-5°C54 mm 8– – 4.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Algonquin in December?

Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -5°C.

When is the best time to visit Algonquin?

The best months are September, July, August, June.