Christiansted National Historic Site in December
December at Christiansted National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 84°F and an overnight low around 75°F, with about 3.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.1× the park's average month, which makes December an average month here.
- Average low
- 75°F
- Average high
- 84°F
Range across the year: 74°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2 in
- Daylight
- 10.9 hours
Roughly 9% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 10,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes December the 2nd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.2×) and the September low (0.9×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 46/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is January: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 79°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 24% 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 10.9 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 124,539 recreation visits, up 16.2% from 107,171 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 7.8%, 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 | 86°F / 77°F | 1.0× Average | 56 Fair |
| December | 84°F / 75°F | 1.1× Average | 46 Fair |
| January | 82°F / 74°F | 1.0× Average | 66 Good |
All twelve months at Christiansted, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 84°F and an overnight low around 75°F at Christiansted National Historic Site, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is average at Christiansted National Historic Site (about 1.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 46/100. Our recommended month is January.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is September. December sits at about 1.1× the park's average, or 9% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 10,000 recreation visits at Christiansted National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.