Yosemite National Park in December
In December, Yosemite National Park averages a high of 46°F and a low of 28°F, with 5.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 161,000 people visit, the 9th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 9 hours 33 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 46° / 28°F
- Precipitation
- 5.6in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 9h 33m
- Visitors
- 161,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (busy) and October (busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Tuolumne Meadows RS, CA at 8,694 ft averages a December high of 40°F and a low of 12°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Yosemite Park HQ, CA, 6.8 miles from the park's center, 4,018 ft. Second station higher up: Tuolumne Meadows RS, CA, 8,694 ft, 11.1 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Canyon National Park | 37° / 17° | Quiet | Cold |
| Sequoia National Park | 37° / 17° | Quiet | Cold |
| Pinnacles National Park | 62° / 33° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park | 58° / 47° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Death Valley National Park | 66° / 41° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Yosemite National Park on nps.gov
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