Bryce Canyon National Park in December
In December, Bryce Canyon National Park averages a high of 37°F and a low of 17°F, with 1.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 15.3 inches of snowfall. About 62,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 9 hours 35 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 37° / 17°F
- Precipitation
- 1.3in
- Snow
- 15.3in
- Daylight
- 9h 35m
- Visitors
- 62,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (very busy) and June (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Kodachrome Basin Park, UT at 5,805 ft averages a December high of 44°F and a low of 15°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs, UT, 4.9 miles from the park's center, 7,890 ft. Second station lower down: Kodachrome Basin Park, UT, 5,805 ft, 11.5 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | 53° / 29° | Moderate | Cool |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 40° / 21° | Quiet | Cool |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 46° / 26° | Quiet | Cool |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 43° / 18° | Busy | Cool |
| Canyonlands National Park | 42° / 18° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Bryce Canyon National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Bryce Canyon · National parks to visit in December