Canyonlands National Park weather in December (Utah, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Canyonlands National Park in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Canyonlands National Park includes low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 3°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -6°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Canyonlands National Park in December usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 7 days will see snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Canyonlands National Park. April, May, June, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Canyonlands National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Canyonlands National Park, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 22 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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