Glacier National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in December

Yellowstone National Park is the better pick in December — 42 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yellowstone National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Glacier National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.

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

Glacier National ParkYellowstone National Park
Comfort score35/100 (F)42/100 (F)
Feels-like high-8°C-9°C
Avg high / low-3° / -9°-4° / -15°
Rainfall167 mm60 mm
Rainy days1912
Humidity87%83%
Air quality (AQI)3742

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

Glacier National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Glacier National Park or Yellowstone National Park?
Yellowstone National Park is the better pick in December — 42 vs 35 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yellowstone National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Glacier National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Glacier National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in December?
In December, Glacier National Park averages -3°C high / -9°C low with about 167 mm of rain; Yellowstone National Park averages -4°C high / -15°C low with about 60 mm.