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December in Vancouver — Sunshine, Shorts & No Snow!

1,724 views · Published 5 December 2016 · 2:47 · Indexed 22 October 2026

Channel: Mike Martins · 2016 · Travel & Events

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It’s the first Sunday of December 2016 here in Vancouver, British Columbia, and I wanted to make a quick weather update because I keep getting questions from viewers asking what the weather is actually like here during the winter.

Well, today might surprise you!

After several days of rain, the clouds have cleared and the sun is out. I’m outside enjoying the weather with Florida, and I’m even wearing shorts. This isn’t staged — it’s just one of those beautiful Vancouver winter days where you almost forget that December has arrived.

One thing people always ask me about Vancouver is the rain. How long does the rainy season last? How cold does it get? Does it snow all winter? The answer is that Vancouver weather can vary considerably from year to year. Some stretches can be extremely wet, while other periods give us beautiful clear days like this one.

Vancouver generally has a much milder winter than many other Canadian cities, which is one of the things I enjoy about living here. Instead of months of constant deep freezes, we often deal with rain and relatively moderate temperatures.

In the video I also give my completely unofficial Mike Martins weather analysis! I’m definitely not a meteorologist, so take my explanation of the winds and weather systems for what it is — me standing outside enjoying the sunshine and talking about what I’ve experienced living here.

After several rainy days, getting outside when the sun finally appears feels fantastic. I’m hoping to take my son to the park later and enjoy as much of this weather as possible.

If you live in Vancouver or elsewhere in Canada, tell me what December looks like where you are. Are you already buried in snow, dealing with rain, or walking around in shorts?

Thanks for watching!

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