What is the weather like in Pinnacles National Park vs Yosemite National Park in December?

In December, Pinnacles National Park averages 16°C high / 1°C low with about 68 mm of rain; Yosemite National Park averages 2°C high / -7°C low with about 183 mm.

Pinnacles National Park vs Yosemite National Park in December

Pinnacles National Park is the better pick in December — 78 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pinnacles National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Yosemite National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.

Pinnacles National Park vs Yosemite National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Pinnacles National Park	🇺🇸 Yosemite National Park
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	51/100 (D)
Feels-like high	14°C	-2°C
Avg high / low	16° / 1°	2° / -7°
Rainfall	68 mm	183 mm
Rainy days	7	10
Humidity	71%	65%
Air quality (AQI)	31	43

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

Month by month

Pinnacles National Park 🇺🇸 United Statescool, a little rain, clean air · best April78
Yosemite National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, soaked, clean air · best August51

Pinnacles National Park vs Yosemite National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Pinnacles National Park or Yosemite National Park?: Pinnacles National Park is the better pick in December — 78 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pinnacles National Park is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Yosemite National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Pinnacles National Park vs Yosemite National Park in December?: In December, Pinnacles National Park averages 16°C high / 1°C low with about 68 mm of rain; Yosemite National Park averages 2°C high / -7°C low with about 183 mm.