What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park in December?

In December, Arches National Park averages 4°C high / -6°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Grand Canyon National Park averages 14°C high / 2°C low with about 17 mm.

Arches National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park in December

Grand Canyon National Park is the better pick in December — 78 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Grand Canyon National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Arches National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Arches National Park	🇺🇸 Grand Canyon National Park
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	78/100 (B)
Feels-like high	0°C	10°C
Avg high / low	4° / -6°	14° / 2°
Rainfall	17 mm	17 mm
Rainy days	4	3
Humidity	60%	56%
Air quality (AQI)	30	35

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Arches National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Arches National Park or Grand Canyon National Park?: Grand Canyon National Park is the better pick in December — 78 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Grand Canyon National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park in December?: In December, Arches National Park averages 4°C high / -6°C low with about 17 mm of rain; Grand Canyon National Park averages 14°C high / 2°C low with about 17 mm.