Lincoln Memorial in December
In December, Lincoln Memorial averages a high of 49°F and a low of 35°F, with 3.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 1.7 inches of snowfall. About 482,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 9 hours 27 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 49° / 35°F
- Precipitation
- 3.4in
- Snow
- 1.7in
- Daylight
- 9h 27m
- Visitors
- 482,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (very busy) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Washington Reagan AP, VA, 3 miles from the park's center, 10 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| World War II Memorial | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Lincoln Memorial on nps.gov
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