Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in December
In December, Martin Luther King, Jr., 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 114,000 people visit, the quietest month. 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
- 114,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (very busy) and November (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Washington Reagan AP, VA, 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 49° / 35° | Quiet | Cool |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
| World War II Memorial | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
| Lincoln Memorial | 49° / 35° | Moderate | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial on nps.gov
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