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Milton Weather in December

Milton in December

The short of it: Milton in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 8 h 58 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -5° · rain 62 mm · daylight 8 h 58 min

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

December in Milton brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -5°, with about 62 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 2°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 58 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Milton runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Halton Hills, 14 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Milton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
6° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 58 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Halton HillsOntario14 km NNW1°-5°61 mm
BurlingtonOntario15 km SSE2°-4°64 mm
GeorgetownOntario15 km N1°-5°60 mm
OakvilleOntario18 km ESE3°-3°60 mm
MississaugaOntario19 km ENE2°-4°59 mm
BramptonOntario21 km NNE2°-5°57 mm
EtobicokeOntario29 km ENE2°-4°58 mm
HamiltonOntario30 km S3°-3°65 mm

The Almanac · Milton 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 -5°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Milton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°70 mm17 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-1°-9°60 mm17 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March4°-4°54 mm15 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°1°82 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°92 mm13 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦
June23°13°78 mm12 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July26°15°86 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August26°15°75 mm11 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September22°11°72 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°74 mm14 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°75 mm15 km/h9 h 36 min✦
December2°-5°62 mm17 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Milton in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Milton in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from November to about 2°, with nights near -5°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Milton?

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

How long are the days in Milton in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 58 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 24 min.

Does it snow in Milton in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Milton in December?

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

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