African Burial Ground National Monument in December
December at African Burial Ground National Monument averages a daytime high near 44°F and an overnight low around 34°F, with about 4.4" of precipitation and roughly 5" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 34°F
- Average high
- 44°F
Range across the year: 28°F to 85°F
- Precipitation
- 4.4 in
- Snowfall
- 5 in
- Daylight
- 9.1 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 2,100 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2010 to 2025.
That makes December the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (1.6×) and the January low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 32/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 39°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.8 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 34% of annual visitors, choosing December instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 9.1 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 36,007 recreation visits, down 11.8% from 40,817 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 33.7%, so December may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 54°F / 42°F | 0.7× Quiet | 48 Fair |
| December | 44°F / 34°F | 0.6× Quiet | 32 Poor |
| January | 40°F / 28°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 43 Poor |
All twelve months at African Burial Ground, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 44°F and an overnight low around 34°F at African Burial Ground National Monument, with about 4.4 inches of precipitation and roughly 5 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at African Burial Ground National Monument (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 32/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 2,000 recreation visits at African Burial Ground National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2010–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2010–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.