December · Alaska
Best time to visit Valdez in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valdez in December
Average temperature -7°C, 236 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
0.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -7°C
- Rainfall
- 236 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Valdez scores 0.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -7°C, 236 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valdez sits beneath steep Chugach peaks with waterfall-lined fjords, heli-ski terrain, and Prince William Sound cruises.
December in Valdez — off-season conditions
December averages -7°C (20°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 236 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 5.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 0.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 7.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valdez in December?
- In December, Valdez averages -7°C, 236 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Valdez?
- December earns a 0.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valdez in December?
- Expect about 236 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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