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Brampton Weather in December

Brampton in December

The short of it: Brampton in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -5° · rain 57 mm · daylight 8 h 56 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & June

Thirty years of records give Brampton an average December high of 2°, a low of -5° and some 57 mm of rain. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 56 min in mid-December, 39 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Brampton runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Georgetown, 13 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Brampton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 12 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 56 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GeorgetownOntario13 km WSW1°-5°60 mm
Halton HillsOntario14 km WSW1°-5°61 mm
West Humber-ClairvilleOntario14 km ENE2°-4°57 mm
MississaugaOntario15 km SE2°-4°59 mm
Mount Olive-Silverstone-JamestownOntario16 km ENE2°-4°57 mm
EtobicokeOntario16 km ESE2°-4°58 mm
Islington-City Centre WestOntario19 km ESE2°-4°58 mm
MiltonOntario21 km SSW2°-5°62 mm

The Almanac · Brampton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Brampton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°65 mm17 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February-1°-9°53 mm17 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March4°-5°52 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°78 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May19°7°84 mm13 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
June24°13°78 mm12 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
July27°15°84 mm12 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
August26°15°72 mm11 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September23°12°68 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October15°5°72 mm14 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November8°0°69 mm15 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦
December2°-5°57 mm17 km/h8 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Brampton in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Brampton in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -5°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Brampton?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Brampton in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 56 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 25 min.

Does it snow in Brampton in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Brampton in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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