December · United States
Best time to visit Moab in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Moab in December
Average temperature 0°C, 24 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 60% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.8/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 60%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Moab scores 4.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Moab sits between Arches and Canyonlands, the red-rock capital of Utah's canyon country.
December in Moab: expect compromises
At 0°C (32°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 24 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight.
That is 4.8/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Moab — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Moab in December?
- In December, Moab averages 0°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Moab?
- December earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Moab in December?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 60% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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