What is the weather like in Big Bend National Park vs Zion National Park in December?

In December, Big Bend National Park averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 16 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 7°C high / -6°C low with about 41 mm.

Big Bend National Park vs Zion National Park in December

Big Bend National Park is the better pick in December — 90 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Bend National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Zion National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Big Bend National Park vs Zion National Park — December climate, side by side

	Big Bend National Park	Zion National Park
Comfort score	90/100 (S)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	14°C	3°C
Avg high / low	17° / 6°	7° / -6°
Rainfall	16 mm	41 mm
Rainy days	2	4
Humidity	48%	55%
Air quality (AQI)	32	33

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

Big Bend National Park vs Zion National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Big Bend National Park or Zion National Park?: Big Bend National Park is the better pick in December — 90 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Bend National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Zion National Park is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Bend National Park vs Zion National Park in December?: In December, Big Bend National Park averages 17°C high / 6°C low with about 16 mm of rain; Zion National Park averages 7°C high / -6°C low with about 41 mm.