Canyonlands National Park weather in December

December in Canyonlands National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in Canyonlands National Park · #274 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 71/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Canyonlands National Park climate normals — December

Daytime high5°C / 41°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-4°C / 26°F
Feels like (high)1°C / 34°F
Rainfall19 mm / 0.7 in☀️ dry
Rainy days6 days
Humidity59%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-7°C / 20°F
Sunshine7.6 h/day
Daylight9.5 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall4.7 cm / 1.9 in
Air quality (US AQI)28🍃 good

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

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Canyonlands National Park in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Canyonlands National Park?
December in Canyonlands National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Canyonlands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
What is the weather like in Canyonlands National Park in December?
In December, Canyonlands National Park averages a daily high of 5.1°C and a low of -3.6°C, with about 18.5 mm of rain over roughly 5.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Canyonlands National Park in December?
Canyonlands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in December.
Does it snow in Canyonlands National Park in December?
Canyonlands National Park sees roughly 4.7 cm of snowfall in December.

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