When to go · Hay River
Hay River in December
Great month. Inside Hay River's best window: Jun–Aug for fishing and road trips; late Aug–Mar for northern lights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- −15°C5°F / −23°C−9°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- High
- Canada overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Hay River
Inside Hay River's best window: Jun–Aug for fishing and road trips; late Aug–Mar for northern lights.
Weather in December
- Hay RiverHighs around -15 °C, lows around -23 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 5 °F, lows around −9 °F, rain on about 8 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Christmas and Boxing Day big impact
25–26 Dec · Canada
Most businesses closed on the 25th; Boxing Day sales.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- High
Canada overall: Christmas markets and ski openings; winter tyres required on many BC highways.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings