Ignace, Canada — Weather in December 2026

Monthly climate averages for Ignace, Canada. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.

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December is a poor month in Ignace

Climate Overview

Ignace, Canada in December has cold conditions, with highs averaging around -7.2°C (19°F).

This month falls at the beginning of Winter. Cold conditions dominate the month.

Daily highs in December gradually drop from around -4°C (25°F) at the start to -9°C (16°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

Expect around 2.6h of sunshine at the start of December, increasing to 3.5h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 1th, averaging -3.4°C (26°F).

Compared to November, this month is about 8°C cooler with 1 fewer rainy days. Temperatures begin dropping heading into January.

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Monthly December Averages

Temperature
-7°C / -14°C
Feels Like
-12°C / -19°C
Rain
9 days · 40 mm
Sunshine
3.5h / day
Humidity
82% — Very Humid
Wind
17 km/h
Wind Direction
WSW (256°)
Gusts
36 km/h
Daylight
8.3 h
Cloud Cover
84%
Clear Sky Days
0.2
UV Index
1.2 — Low
Dew Point
-13°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent · 31%
Snow Days
16 days · 26.5 cm
Frost Days
31 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 07:57
Daylight 8.2h
Sunset 16:09

What to Expect

Cold daytime highs of -7°C (19°F) mean shorter outdoor excursions with warming breaks.

Rain usually comes in shorter passing showers rather than all-day rain.

2 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-10°C / -16°C
Feels Like
-15°C / -22°C
Rain
6days (25 mm) Good
Sun
4.3h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
1.5 Low
Snow Days
14days
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February
Poor
Temp
-9°C / -16°C
Feels Like
-14°C / -22°C
Rain
7days (29 mm) Good
Sun
6.4h Fair
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
2.4 Moderate
Snow Days
13days
View Details
March
Poor
Temp
-1°C / -9°C
Feels Like
-6°C / -14°C
Rain
6days (33 mm) Good
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
3.6 Moderate
Snow Days
10days
View Details
April
Poor
Temp
5°C / -3°C
Feels Like
2°C / -8°C
Rain
10days (62 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
4.3 Moderate
Snow Days
10days
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May
Fair
Temp
16°C / 5°C
Feels Like
14°C / 2°C
Rain
10days (64 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
5.9 High
Snow Days
2days
View Details
June best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 13°C
Feels Like
22°C / 11°C
Rain
14days (92 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
6.4 High
View Details
July best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 16°C
Feels Like
24°C / 15°C
Rain
13days (102 mm) Wet
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
6.4 High
View Details
August best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 15°C
Feels Like
23°C / 14°C
Rain
13days (93 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
5.4 High
View Details
September best
Good
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
17°C / 9°C
Rain
12days (110 mm) Wet
Sun
8h Good
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
4.4 Moderate
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October
Poor
Temp
10°C / 4°C
Feels Like
6°C / 0°C
Rain
12days (68 mm) Wet
Sun
5.5h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
2.6 Moderate
Snow Days
5days
View Details
November
Poor
Temp
1°C / -5°C
Feels Like
-4°C / -10°C
Rain
10days (39 mm) Wet
Sun
3.9h Poor
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
14days
View Details
December
Poor
Temp
-7°C / -14°C
Feels Like
-12°C / -19°C
Rain
9days (40 mm) Wet
Sun
3.5h Poor
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
1.2 Low
Snow Days
16days
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Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status
January -10°C / -16°C -15°C / -22°C 6days (25 mm) Good 4.3h Fair 80% Humid 1.5 Low Poor View Details
February -9°C / -16°C -14°C / -22°C 7days (29 mm) Good 6.4h Fair 75% Muggy 2.4 Moderate Poor View Details
March -1°C / -9°C -6°C / -14°C 6days (33 mm) Good 8.3h Good 73% Muggy 3.6 Moderate Poor View Details
April 5°C / -3°C 2°C / -8°C 10days (62 mm) Wet 8.9h Good 70% Muggy 4.3 Moderate Poor View Details
May 16°C / 5°C 14°C / 2°C 10days (64 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 65% Muggy 5.9 High Fair View Details
June best 23°C / 13°C 22°C / 11°C 14days (92 mm) Wet 11.2h Excellent 67% Muggy 6.4 High Excellent View Details
July best 25°C / 16°C 24°C / 15°C 13days (102 mm) Wet 11.7h Excellent 70% Muggy 6.4 High Excellent View Details
August best 23°C / 15°C 23°C / 14°C 13days (93 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 73% Muggy 5.4 High Excellent View Details
September best 19°C / 11°C 17°C / 9°C 12days (110 mm) Wet 8h Good 76% Humid 4.4 Moderate Good View Details
October 10°C / 4°C 6°C / 0°C 12days (68 mm) Wet 5.5h Fair 78% Humid 2.6 Moderate Poor View Details
November 1°C / -5°C -4°C / -10°C 10days (39 mm) Wet 3.9h Poor 79% Humid 1.6 Low Poor View Details
December -7°C / -14°C -12°C / -19°C 9days (40 mm) Wet 3.5h Poor 82% Humid 1.2 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Full winter gear is a must — insulated coat, thermal base layers, warm hat, gloves, and waterproof boots.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Warm coatThermal base layersScarf & glovesUmbrellaComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

December is typically poor for visiting Ignace, with average highs of -7°C (19°F) and around 9 rainy days. Ignace, Canada in December has cold conditions, with highs averaging around -7.2°C (19°F).
Ignace typically sees around 9 rainy days in December with 40 mm (1.6 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Yes, nights in Ignace during December are cold, averaging -14°C (8°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of -7°C (19°F) and lows of -14°C (8°F) in December, we recommend: Warm coat, Thermal base layers, Scarf & gloves, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
December is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Ignace. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Ignace during December is 1 (low). No special sun protection is needed.
Ignace gets approximately 8 hours of daylight per day in December, with around 4 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Ignace typically sees around 16 snow days in December with roughly 27 cm (10 in) of snowfall.

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