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Georgetown Weather in December

Georgetown in December

The short of it: Georgetown in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain and about 8 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -4° · rain 131 mm · daylight 8 h 38 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

December in Georgetown brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -4°, with about 131 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 38 min in mid-December, 43 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Georgetown runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Three Rivers, 3 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Georgetown, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
4° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 38 min
Average wind
24 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Three RiversPrince Edward Island3 km W2°-4°132 mm
MontaguePrince Edward Island9 km WSW2°-5°135 mm
SourisPrince Edward Island29 km NE2°-4°130 mm
StratfordPrince Edward Island42 km W2°-5°132 mm
Eastern KingsPrince Edward Island43 km NE2°-4°131 mm
SouthportPrince Edward Island44 km W2°-5°130 mm
East RoyaltyPrince Edward Island45 km WNW1°-5°130 mm
Hillsborough ParkPrince Edward Island45 km WNW1°-5°130 mm

The Almanac · Georgetown Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Georgetown by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°98 mm23 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-3°-11°88 mm22 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March1°-7°84 mm21 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April6°-1°85 mm20 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May13°4°84 mm18 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦
June19°9°102 mm17 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
July23°14°82 mm16 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
August23°15°84 mm16 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September19°11°115 mm18 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°6°127 mm21 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November8°1°137 mm22 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December2°-4°131 mm24 km/h8 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Georgetown in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Georgetown in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 6° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -4°. Wet spells are common — about 131 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Georgetown?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Georgetown in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 38 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 45 min.

Does it snow in Georgetown in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Georgetown in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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