Sault Ste. Marie in December

3.6out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around -2°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

-2°CAvg high
-8°CAvg low
11Rainy days (56 mm)
8:24 hDaylight
08:22Sunrise · 16:45 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around -2°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -8°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 (±3.6 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

-6° -13° J -4° -13° F 1° -8° M 8° -1° A 15° 6° M 21° 12° J 23° 15° J 22° 15° A 19° 11° S 11° 5° O 4° -2° N -2° -8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -6°C-13°C46 mm 10– – 3.8
February -4°C-13°C36 mm 7– – 4.1
March 1°C-8°C45 mm 9– – 4.0
April 8°C-1°C68 mm 10– – 5.2
May 15°C6°C72 mm 10– – 6.6
June 21°C12°C81 mm 10– – 7.6
July 23°C15°C101 mm 12– – 7.4
August 22°C15°C95 mm 10– – 7.6
September 19°C11°C108 mm 12– – 6.8
October 11°C5°C100 mm 14– – 5.5
November 4°C-2°C68 mm 11– – 4.5
December -2°C-8°C56 mm 11– – 3.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Sault Ste. Marie in December?

Daytime highs average -2°C and nights about -8°C.

When is the best time to visit Sault Ste. Marie?

The best months are June, August, July.