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Goderich Weather in December

Goderich in December

The short of it: Goderich in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 8 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -4° · rain 101 mm · daylight 8 h 56 min

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

December in Goderich brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -4°, with about 101 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 2°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 2nd 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, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Goderich runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Clinton, 20 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Goderich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 56 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ClintonOntario20 km SE1°-5°107 mm
LucknowOntario29 km NNE1°-5°128 mm
BluewaterOntario32 km SSE1°-5°94 mm
SeaforthOntario33 km SE1°-5°115 mm
Huron EastOntario36 km ESE1°-5°119 mm
WinghamOntario36 km ENE1°-5°130 mm
BrusselsOntario37 km E0°-5°119 mm
HensallOntario38 km SSE1°-5°100 mm

The Almanac · Goderich 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 2°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Goderich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°108 mm18 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February0°-8°83 mm18 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March3°-5°62 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April9°1°78 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦
May17°6°85 mm14 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
June22°11°75 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
July25°15°65 mm10 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August25°15°78 mm10 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September21°12°89 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°7°98 mm15 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°1°94 mm17 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December2°-4°101 mm18 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Goderich in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Goderich in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 2°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 2nd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Goderich?

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

How long are the days in Goderich 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 26 min.

Does it snow in Goderich in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Goderich in December?

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

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