Shawinigan in December
3.5out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -3°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
-3°CAvg high
-11°CAvg low
11Rainy days (88 mm)
8:23 hDaylight
07:36Sunrise · 15:59 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -3°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -11°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?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°C | -16°C | 75 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
| February | -4°C | -14°C | 61 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| March | 1°C | -8°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| April | 10°C | 0°C | 96 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.4 |
| May | 19°C | 8°C | 89 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.9 |
| June | 24°C | 13°C | 101 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 26°C | 16°C | 103 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 24°C | 15°C | 97 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 20°C | 10°C | 97 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| October | 12°C | 4°C | 109 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.7 |
| November | 4°C | -3°C | 88 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.4 |
| December | -3°C | -11°C | 88 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Shawinigan in December?
Daytime highs average -3°C and nights about -11°C.
When is the best time to visit Shawinigan?
The best months are August, June, July, September.