Yellowstone National Park vs Yosemite National Park in December

Yosemite National Park is the better pick in December — 51 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yosemite National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Yellowstone National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

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

Yellowstone National ParkYosemite National Park
Comfort score42/100 (F)51/100 (D)
Feels-like high-9°C-2°C
Avg high / low-4° / -15°2° / -7°
Rainfall60 mm183 mm
Rainy days1210
Humidity83%65%
Air quality (AQI)4243

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

Yellowstone National Park vs Yosemite National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Yellowstone National Park or Yosemite National Park?
Yosemite National Park is the better pick in December — 51 vs 42 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yosemite National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Yellowstone National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Yellowstone National Park vs Yosemite National Park in December?
In December, Yellowstone National Park averages -4°C high / -15°C low with about 60 mm of rain; Yosemite National Park averages 2°C high / -7°C low with about 183 mm.