December · United States
Best time to visit Mesa Verde in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mesa Verde in December
Average temperature 1°C, 25 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Mesa Verde scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mesa Verde in Colorado preserves Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings such as Cliff Palace in sandstone canyons.
December in Mesa Verde: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 25 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.4 hours of daylight.
That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Mesa Verde — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mesa Verde in December?
- In December, Mesa Verde averages 1°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Mesa Verde?
- December earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mesa Verde in December?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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