December · United States
Best time to visit Bryce Canyon in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bryce Canyon in December
Average temperature 1°C, 9 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.1/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 9 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Bryce Canyon scores 5.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 9 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bryce Canyon's amphitheatre of orange hoodoos sits above 8,000 feet, with rim trails and the Navajo Loop dropping into the formations.
December in Bryce Canyon — workable with trade-offs
December averages 1°C (33°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Precipitation is light at 9 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 4.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bryce Canyon in December?
- In December, Bryce Canyon averages 1°C, 9 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Bryce Canyon?
- December earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bryce Canyon in December?
- Expect about 9 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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