Gulf Islands National Seashore in December
In December, Gulf Islands National Seashore averages a high of 64°F and a low of 44°F, with 4.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 418,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 10 hours 12 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 64° / 44°F
- Precipitation
- 4.8in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 10h 12m
- Visitors
- 418,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
December is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with moderate crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL, 11 miles from the park's center, 102 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in December
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 58° / 35° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 55° / 35° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 54° / 36° | Moderate | Cool |
| Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve | 66° / 50° | Busy | Mild |
| Canaveral National Seashore | 73° / 52° | Busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Gulf Islands National Seashore on nps.gov
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