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 high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 26°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 19 mm / 0.7 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 59% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.5 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.7 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.