Yosemite Park weather in December (United States of America)
Planning a trip to Yosemite Park in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In December, Yosemite Park generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -9°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.
Yosemite Park in December usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 262 mm for the month. It records the year's peak snow/rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Yosemite Park . July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yosemite Park climate page with graphs.
Yosemite Park , monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
-9°C
Max Temperature
4°C
Chance of Rain
39%
Precipitation
262 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Where to go in the United States of America in December
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Yosemite Park in December?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.
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