Yosemite National Park weather in December
December in Yosemite National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Yosemite National Park · #511 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Yosemite National Park climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 1°C / 34°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -7°C / 19°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 238 mm / 9.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 15°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 163.7 cm / 64.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yosemite National Park in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Yosemite National Park?
- December in Yosemite National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Yosemite National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Yosemite National Park in December?
- In December, Yosemite National Park averages a daily high of 1°C and a low of -7.4°C, with about 238.4 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yosemite National Park in December?
- Yosemite National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in December.
- Does it snow in Yosemite National Park in December?
- Yosemite National Park sees roughly 163.7 cm of snowfall in December.