Big Bend National Park in December
In December, Big Bend National Park averages a high of 62°F and a low of 38°F, with 0.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 61,000 people visit, the 3rd busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 10 hours 16 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 62° / 38°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5in
- Snow
- 0.2in
- Daylight
- 10h 16m
- Visitors
- 61,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: January (moderate), February (moderate) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Panther Junction, TX, 0.9 miles from the park's center, 3,740 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 53° / 33° | Busy | Cool |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 57° / 35° | Busy | Mild |
| San Antonio Missions National Historical Park | 66° / 44° | Busy | Mild |
| White Sands National Park | 57° / 22° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Lake Meredith National Recreation Area | 52° / 23° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Big Bend National Park on nps.gov
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