Vail weather in December
December in Vail: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Vail · #179 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Vail climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 0°C / 32°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -12°C / 10°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Rainfall | 55 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 58.2 cm / 22.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Vail in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Vail?
- December in Vail: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Vail on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Vail in December?
- In December, Vail averages a daily high of 0.2°C and a low of -12.5°C, with about 54.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vail in December?
- Vail has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.
- Does it snow in Vail in December?
- Vail sees roughly 58.2 cm of snowfall in December.