César E. Chávez National Monument in December
December at César E. Chávez National Monument averages a daytime high near 51°F and an overnight low around 31°F, with about 2.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 31°F
- Average high
- 51°F
Range across the year: 31°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 2.1 in
- Daylight
- 9.6 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 870 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2013 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at César E. Chávez; by contrast April, the busiest, runs about 1.3× the average — so December is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 54/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 41°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 26% 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 9.6 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 31,497 recreation visits, up 18.2% from 26,641 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 47.1%, so a December visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 59°F / 37°F | 0.9× Average | 52 Fair |
| December | 51°F / 31°F | 0.7× Quiet | 54 Fair |
| January | 52°F / 32°F | 0.8× Quiet | 50 Fair |
All twelve months at César E. Chávez, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 51°F and an overnight low around 31°F at César E. Chávez National Monument, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at César E. Chávez National Monument (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 54/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is December. December sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 1,000 recreation visits at César E. Chávez National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2013–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2013–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.