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You will never forget a trip to the Grand Canyon. This famous national park of America is considered one of the 7 world wonders and is one to add to your bucket list.
December in Grand Canyon typically sees daytime highs of 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows of -5°C (23°F). Expect some snow/rainfall during the month. It falls within the winter season.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Grand Canyon. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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44-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Grand Canyon typically drop from around 8°C (46°F) at the start of December to approximately 5°C (41°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -10°C (14°F) to -6°C (21°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Grand Canyon spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Grand Canyon between 2004 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during December.
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of the United States of America in December →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Grand Canyon in December. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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