Big Bend

Big Bend Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Big Bend, the United States of America in December.

Thinking about venturing to the Big Bend, the United States of America this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Big Bend in December

The Big Bend, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in the Big Bend generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Fort Davis at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Terlingua at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Terlingua and -1°C (30°F) in Fort Davis.

For a closer look at conditions across the Big Bend, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Terlingua with an average of 4.2 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Fort Davis with 12 mm (0.5 in).

Explore the Big Bend by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Big Bend — and find the best time to visit. (based on Alpine)

Best Places to Visit in the Big Bend in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Big Bend.

perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in the Big Bend

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Big Bend, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Big Bend (December)

Precipitation variation in the Big Bend (December)

Alpine

In December Alpine generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions

Fort Davis

In December Fort Davis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Terlingua

In December Terlingua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Big Bend, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Big Bend in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alpine 16°C (61°F) 1°C (34°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Fort Davis 16°C (61°F) -1°C (30°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Terlingua 19°C (66°F) 2°C (36°F) 4.2 mm (0.2 in)

The Big Bend weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Big Bend, the United States of America in December?

In December, the Big Bend, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Alpine sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in the Big Bend, the United States of America in December?

Daytime temperatures in Alpine peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in December, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does the Big Bend, the United States of America get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Big Bend, the United States of America during December, with Alpine averaging close to 12 mm (0.5 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Big Bend, the United States of America?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Alpine, December might be a good time to visit the Big Bend, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit the Big Bend, the United States of America is in February, March, April, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Alpine. The weather in June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Big Bend.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.