December · United States
Best time to visit Monument Valley in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Monument Valley in December
Average temperature 2°C, 16 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Monument Valley scores 5.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Monument Valley's buttes and mesas define the American Southwest-Navajo-guided drives on a cinematic desert stage. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
December in Monument Valley: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 2°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Monument Valley — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Monument Valley in December?
- In December, Monument Valley averages 2°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Monument Valley?
- December earns a 5.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Monument Valley in December?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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