Acadia National Park weather in December

December in Acadia National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Acadia National Park · #464 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 52/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Acadia National Park climate normals — December

Daytime high4°C / 38°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-2°C / 29°F
Feels like (high)-1°C / 30°F
Rainfall151 mm / 5.9 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days12 days
Humidity75%💦 very humid
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine4.8 h/day
Daylight8.9 h
Wind25 km/h / 15 mph
Snowfall16.9 cm / 6.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Acadia National Park in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Acadia National Park?
December in Acadia National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Acadia National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
What is the weather like in Acadia National Park in December?
In December, Acadia National Park averages a daily high of 3.6°C and a low of -1.8°C, with about 150.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Acadia National Park in December?
Acadia National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.
Does it snow in Acadia National Park in December?
Acadia National Park sees roughly 16.9 cm of snowfall in December.

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