Badlands National Park vs Glacier National Park in December

Badlands National Park is the better pick in December — 65 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is freezing, dry, clean air, while Glacier National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.

Badlands National Park vs Glacier National ParkDecember climate, side by side

Badlands National ParkGlacier National Park
Comfort score65/100 (C)35/100 (F)
Feels-like high-1°C-8°C
Avg high / low4° / -9°-3° / -9°
Rainfall18 mm167 mm
Rainy days219
Humidity63%87%
Air quality (AQI)2937

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

Badlands National Park vs Glacier National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Badlands National Park or Glacier National Park?
Badlands National Park is the better pick in December — 65 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Badlands National Park is freezing, dry, clean air, while Glacier National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park vs Glacier National Park in December?
In December, Badlands National Park averages 4°C high / -9°C low with about 18 mm of rain; Glacier National Park averages -3°C high / -9°C low with about 167 mm.