Early winter · Weather & things to do
Mont-Tremblant in December
Mont-Tremblant cools off: highs slip to 24°F (-4°C), from 38°F in November, with lows of 9°F (-13°C) and about 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 38/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 24°F (-4°C)
- Avg low
- 9°F (-13°C)
- Rain or snow
- 4.1 in (104 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 38/100 · Tough
What December feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 24°F (-4°C).
Average lows of 9°F (-13°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 26 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May & June and September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 26 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from November (39 → 38/100).
- December sits inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 9°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 4.1 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mont-Tremblant in December
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Lac Tremblant
Long glacial lake below the mountain, frozen and snow-covered through most of winter.
Mont Tremblant ski area
The highest skiable peak in the Laurentians, with over 100 runs on four sides and a gondola from the village.
Microbrasserie La Diable
Long-running village brewpub making its own beers, the classic apres-ski stop with burgers and sausages.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 24°F.
Tremblant Pedestrian Village
Car-free village of colorful buildings climbing the base of the mountain, hung with wreaths and lights in December.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 24°F.
Nearby in December
- Montréal in December~69 mi · highs 28°F, 3.9 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Vermont in December~150 mi · highs 30°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Stowe in December~152 mi · highs 30°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Québec City in December~166 mi · highs 26°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mont-Tremblant in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Mont-Tremblant?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 38/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May & June and September. Expect highs of 24°F (-4°C) and 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain or snow. December is inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant route recommends.
How cold is Mont-Tremblant in December?
Average highs are 24°F (-4°C) and average lows 9°F (-13°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Mont-Tremblant in December?
Some: about 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain or snow falls across December on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 44.7 in (1136 mm).
What should I pack for Mont-Tremblant in December?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 9°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 4.1 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Mont-Tremblant
Routes in season in December
- Quebec City & Mont-Tremblant Late Nov – Mar
Planning Mont-Tremblant in December?
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