Saguaro National Park weather in December

December in Saguaro National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Saguaro National Park · #152 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 81/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Saguaro National Park climate normals — December

Daytime high15°C / 59°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low2°C / 36°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall36 mm / 1.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days5 days
Humidity53%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine8.4 h/day
Daylight10.1 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall1.1 cm / 0.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

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

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Saguaro National Park in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Saguaro National Park?
December in Saguaro National Park: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Saguaro National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
What is the weather like in Saguaro National Park in December?
In December, Saguaro National Park averages a daily high of 14.9°C and a low of 2.3°C, with about 36.1 mm of rain over roughly 4.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Saguaro National Park in December?
Saguaro National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in December.
Does it snow in Saguaro National Park in December?
Saguaro National Park sees roughly 1.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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