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Yosemite National Park in December

A shoulder month — score 63 of 100

Typical December days in Yosemite National Park reach about 46°F with nights near 28°F.

What to pack for Yosemite National Park in December

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 28°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 18° warmer than mornings.
• A compact rain layer — about 8 days see rain in a typical December.

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December vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Yosemite National Park

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.