Pack or skip
Winter coat for Vancouver in December
Verdict
Pack it
Average lows dip to 35°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.
Why
Vancouver in December averages highs of 44°F, lows of 35°F, 18 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat earns its space in the bag. Average lows dip to 35°F — a real winter coat, not a jacket.