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Dragonfly*Tink · 11-12-2012, 01:33 PM

I hope I am posting this in the right area ... can someone share with me what the weather is usually like at the end of November beginning of December? I am not sure what to pack ...

For reference I live in the Canadian Rockies and we already have over a foot of snow so anything at this point would be warmer!! Lol!

Thanks!

prairiesarah · 11-12-2012, 01:43 PM

We are going in early December and from what I have read on here it can be anywhere from freezing to mid to high 20's Celsius. We are in SK and it is -15 and we have a couple of feet of snow already so really anything above zero is going to be t-shirt weather for me. And if it is above 15 degrees, probably shorts weather! My plan is to wait until a couple of days before to pack and look at the long range forecast for when we are there and then pack accordingly but being sure to pack some layers just in case. I have heard that it does get cool once the sun goes down so I am going to be sure to pack a fleece to wear in the evening and long pants.

OKW Lover · 11-12-2012, 02:50 PM

You can expect anything from shorts and t-shirt weather to down in the 5-10C range. Possibly both. The key is to bring layers so that some combination of clothing will be appropriate for a wide range of temps.

Keep a eye on the weather channel (32830 is the zip code for WDW) as you get closer to your trip to see what the 10 day forecast is. Keep in mind that it will be wrong, but it does provide some guidance as to what you may experience.

herb102211 · 11-13-2012, 11:07 PM

I would recommend watching the weather a few days or so before you head down. We were there this past week and it was pretty chilly a few of the nights (40s for highs at night), and then we've been in December when its been in the 80s during the day and in the 60s at night. It really varies at that time of year.

AuroraRosesMom · 11-13-2012, 11:27 PM

Hello!

I am not going to be able to do any temp conversions at the moment so you are getting this in Fahrenheit! :D But I can say that it is best to just pack all of the above. For warm and for cool. I can't bring myself to say for COLD weather since you are obviously experiencing the real deal. 60's can feel cold to Floridians. lol. It's honestly still pretty warm in late November and early December. 70's are a safe bet during the day still. It can get colder, of course. We've had some chillier days recently (Okay it was low 60's during the day and low 50's over night,) but now it's back to the 70's. So like I said, it's best to pack for both (jacket, sweater, pants) but overall geared toward warmer weather should be just fine. Good luck!

jenavive · 11-12-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonfly*Tink

I hope I am posting this in the right area ... can someone share with me what the weather is usually like at the end of November beginning of December? I am not sure what to pack ...

For reference I live in the Canadian Rockies and we already have over a foot of snow so anything at this point would be warmer!! Lol!

Thanks!

We were there in December and had traveled from snow and cold. We wore jeans and tshirts as it was in the 60s and sometimes 70s. I kept a light hoodie with me to throw on when it was cold. Had to pack a variety just in case as the evenings seemed colder.

Dragonfly*Tink · 11-13-2012, 09:55 PM

Thank you all! I guess I will pack in layers!

NicoleK1974 · 11-13-2012, 10:43 PM

We were there from 11/26-12/3 last year and the weather was GREAT each day.

Cool enough that we wore sweatshirts for early morning and late evening excursions, but warm enough between the hours of 11am-5pm-ish (dusk) than shorts/jeans and tshirts were just fine and a couple of days was actually a bit warm.
There was one thunderstorm one afternoon that lasted less an an hour and dropped e temp by about 10-15 degrees in that hour, but it warmed up again in a couple of hours.
In my opinion, it is the BEST time of year to go!
Not too cold, not too warm.
That is why we are going just after that week again this year!

Enjoy your trip!!

Greenfield1984 · 11-14-2012, 07:24 PM

We'll be there around the same time as you and I am dreading packing for my 3 girls. It's still a couple of weeks out but right now it's looking like highs of 22-24 ish... I'm thinking they'll probably wear pants and tshirts most days and a sweatshirt in the morning/evening. I'll also bring a light hat and gloves for them just in case. It can get cold in the evening waiting for parades and fireworks.

Dragonfly*Tink · 11-16-2012, 04:14 PM

I have been following the weather for the past 3 weeks and will keep following it - but it looks like we will have to do the layer effect! Anything that is above 60 is shorts weather for us. Our current temp today is around 32 and will only get colder! Thank you for all the replies!

MrEVILdrPorkchop2u · 11-18-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragonfly*Tink

I have been following the weather for the past 3 weeks and will keep following it - but it looks like we will have to do the layer effect! Anything that is above 60 is shorts weather for us. Our current temp today is around 32 and will only get colder! Thank you for all the replies!

This is us too! It's 22 here this morning and if it's even in the 60's when we arrive, we'll be toasty!

lylone · 11-19-2012, 10:27 AM

We live in Atlanta and were Disney World the week after Thanksgiving. We are going this year on 12/3. Last year we didn't even wear the jeans we brought, but did do a lot of layering. We took maybe 2 pairs of jeans, t-shirts long and short sleeved, a sweatshirt and the rest were all shorts. 55 and above is shorts weather for us. It may be chilly in the evenings, but it was still humid. We saw Fantasmic one night and didn't need a winter coat.
I rode down there with jeans, t-shirt and a cardigan on, but switched to shorts when we got to the Orlando airport. An hour plane ride ended up being 10 degree change.

Experiment113 · 11-18-2012, 08:23 AM

It will get cold at night. U will need winter coats if going to Xmas party.

Tambo252 · 11-19-2012, 10:21 PM

Great information - was just wondering the same thing. We leave for Disney in 5 days! Looks like I'll be planning on layers just to be safe.

sheilanne · 11-19-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tambo252

Great information - was just wondering the same thing. We leave for Disney in 5 days! Looks like I'll be planning on layers just to be safe.

We leave in 7 days and looks like I need to repack. I think I have way too many winter clothes. We went in Jan. 2011 and froze at night. Sounds like layering is the way to go.

11-12-2012, 01:33 PM	#1
Dragonfly*Tink Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 129	Weather in Nov/Dec I hope I am posting this in the right area ... can someone share with me what the weather is usually like at the end of November beginning of December? I am not sure what to pack ... For reference I live in the Canadian Rockies and we already have over a foot of snow so anything at this point would be warmer!! Lol! Thanks! __________________ Me DBF DS1 DS2 DD Walt DisneyWorld - 1976?, September 2008, May 2009, August 2011, November 2012 Disneyland - Sept/Oct 2006, May 2007, March 2008, August 2009, November 2009, August 2012

11-12-2012, 02:50 PM	#3
OKW Lover Yes, we love Old Key West Connoisseur of the fine things in life, and has the time to enjoy them (Just ask his wife) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 17,619	You can expect anything from shorts and t-shirt weather to down in the 5-10C range. Possibly both. The key is to bring layers so that some combination of clothing will be appropriate for a wide range of temps. Keep a eye on the weather channel (32830 is the zip code for WDW) as you get closer to your trip to see what the 10 day forecast is. Keep in mind that it will be wrong, but it does provide some guidance as to what you may experience. __________________ Jeff

11-13-2012, 11:07 PM	#4
herb102211 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere North of Mickey! Posts: 982	I would recommend watching the weather a few days or so before you head down. We were there this past week and it was pretty chilly a few of the nights (40s for highs at night), and then we've been in December when its been in the 80s during the day and in the 60s at night. It really varies at that time of year. __________________ *Food, Wine & Christmas Time..A November 2012 TR* Disney Trips 5/08- Offsite, 5/09- Pop Century, 11/09 (our engagement!)- Pop Century, 3/10- Pop Century/Disney Wonder 4 Night Bahamas, 9/10- Pop Century, 3/11- Beach Club/ Disney Dream 3 Night Bahamas, 5/11- Beach Club, 10/11- (our Disneymoon) Beach Club, 12/11-Beach Club 3/12- BCV/BLT , 5/12- BCV/OKW/BLT, 9/12-BWV/BCV/BLT/AoA, 11/12- BCV 2/13- BCV/OKW, 4/13-BWV, 8/13- BWV, 11/13- BCV Me (27) DH (27)

11-13-2012, 11:27 PM	#5
AuroraRosesMom Yes, they named her after the dawn, for she filled their lives with sunshine. Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 123	Hello! I am not going to be able to do any temp conversions at the moment so you are getting this in Fahrenheit! :D But I can say that it is best to just pack all of the above. For warm and for cool. I can't bring myself to say for COLD weather since you are obviously experiencing the real deal. 60's can feel cold to Floridians. lol. It's honestly still pretty warm in late November and early December. 70's are a safe bet during the day still. It can get colder, of course. We've had some chillier days recently (Okay it was low 60's during the day and low 50's over night,) but now it's back to the 70's. So like I said, it's best to pack for both (jacket, sweater, pants) but overall geared toward warmer weather should be just fine. Good luck! __________________ Me My Prince Charming Aurora (9) Callum (2)

11-13-2012, 09:55 PM	#7
Dragonfly*Tink Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 129	Thank you all! I guess I will pack in layers! __________________ Me DBF DS1 DS2 DD Walt DisneyWorld - 1976?, September 2008, May 2009, August 2011, November 2012 Disneyland - Sept/Oct 2006, May 2007, March 2008, August 2009, November 2009, August 2012

11-12-2012, 01:43 PM	#2
prairiesarah Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 57	We are going in early December and from what I have read on here it can be anywhere from freezing to mid to high 20's Celsius. We are in SK and it is -15 and we have a couple of feet of snow already so really anything above zero is going to be t-shirt weather for me. And if it is above 15 degrees, probably shorts weather! My plan is to wait until a couple of days before to pack and look at the long range forecast for when we are there and then pack accordingly but being sure to pack some layers just in case. I have heard that it does get cool once the sun goes down so I am going to be sure to pack a fleece to wear in the evening and long pants.

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11-13-2012, 10:43 PM	#8
NicoleK1974 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 103	We were there from 11/26-12/3 last year and the weather was GREAT each day. Cool enough that we wore sweatshirts for early morning and late evening excursions, but warm enough between the hours of 11am-5pm-ish (dusk) than shorts/jeans and tshirts were just fine and a couple of days was actually a bit warm. There was one thunderstorm one afternoon that lasted less an an hour and dropped e temp by about 10-15 degrees in that hour, but it warmed up again in a couple of hours. In my opinion, it is the BEST time of year to go! Not too cold, not too warm. That is why we are going just after that week again this year! Enjoy your trip!! __________________

11-14-2012, 07:24 PM	#9
Greenfield1984 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 643	We'll be there around the same time as you and I am dreading packing for my 3 girls. It's still a couple of weeks out but right now it's looking like highs of 22-24 ish... I'm thinking they'll probably wear pants and tshirts most days and a sweatshirt in the morning/evening. I'll also bring a light hat and gloves for them just in case. It can get cold in the evening waiting for parades and fireworks. __________________ October 2013: POP with DD6, DD2, DD1, DMIL and DFIL! November 2012: AoA with DD5, DD1 and DD2months! October 2011: ASMo with DD4 and DD7months October 2009: POP with DD2 February 2009: AKL with DD 18mos April 2007: ASMo HONEYMOON! December 2005: Off site - Big Family Vacation August 2000 Summer 1991 Fav rides:Carousel of Progress, Figment, Tower of Terror, Timekeeper (RIP), Nemo Musical Fav Park: EPCOT

11-16-2012, 04:14 PM	#10
Dragonfly*Tink Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 129	I have been following the weather for the past 3 weeks and will keep following it - but it looks like we will have to do the layer effect! Anything that is above 60 is shorts weather for us. Our current temp today is around 32 and will only get colder! Thank you for all the replies! __________________ Me DBF DS1 DS2 DD Walt DisneyWorld - 1976?, September 2008, May 2009, August 2011, November 2012 Disneyland - Sept/Oct 2006, May 2007, March 2008, August 2009, November 2009, August 2012

11-19-2012, 10:27 AM	#12
lylone All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ATL Posts: 391	We live in Atlanta and were Disney World the week after Thanksgiving. We are going this year on 12/3. Last year we didn't even wear the jeans we brought, but did do a lot of layering. We took maybe 2 pairs of jeans, t-shirts long and short sleeved, a sweatshirt and the rest were all shorts. 55 and above is shorts weather for us. It may be chilly in the evenings, but it was still humid. We saw Fantasmic one night and didn't need a winter coat. I rode down there with jeans, t-shirt and a cardigan on, but switched to shorts when we got to the Orlando airport. An hour plane ride ended up being 10 degree change. __________________ Last edited by lylone; 11-19-2012 at 10:38 AM.

11-18-2012, 08:23 AM	#13
Experiment113 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 327	It will get cold at night. U will need winter coats if going to Xmas party. __________________ "Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten"

11-19-2012, 10:21 PM	#14
Tambo252 Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 3	Great information - was just wondering the same thing. We leave for Disney in 5 days! Looks like I'll be planning on layers just to be safe.

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