What is the weather like in Denali National Park vs Katmai National Park in December?

In December, Denali National Park averages -13°C high / -18°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Katmai National Park averages -3°C high / -9°C low with about 188 mm.

Denali National Park vs Katmai National Park in December

Katmai National Park is the better pick in December — 31 vs 27 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Katmai National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Denali National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Denali National Park vs Katmai National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Denali National Park	🇺🇸 Katmai National Park
Comfort score	27/100 (F)	31/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-18°C	-7°C
Avg high / low	-13° / -18°	-3° / -9°
Rainfall	34 mm	188 mm
Rainy days	8	19
Humidity	74%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	36	36

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

Month by month

Denali National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air · best June27
Katmai National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, soaked, clean air · best June31

Denali National Park vs Katmai National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Denali National Park or Katmai National Park?: Katmai National Park is the better pick in December — 31 vs 27 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Katmai National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Denali National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Denali National Park vs Katmai National Park in December?: In December, Denali National Park averages -13°C high / -18°C low with about 34 mm of rain; Katmai National Park averages -3°C high / -9°C low with about 188 mm.