Governors Island National Monument in December
December at Governors Island 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× the park's average month, which makes December a very 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 0% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 70 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2003 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Governors Island; by contrast August, the busiest, runs about 3.2× the average.
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 2/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: 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 6.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 73% 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, 2016 drew 522,859 recreation visits, up 19.2% from 438,613 in 2015.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 70.6%, 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 | 54°F / 42°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 21 Poor |
| December | 44°F / 34°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 2 Poor |
| January | 40°F / 28°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 3 Poor |
All twelve months at Governors Island, 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 Governors Island 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 6.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Governors Island National Monument (about 0.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 2/100. Our recommended month is October. December draws about 1% of the visits Governors Island sees in an average month. Numbers that low usually mean limited access: closed roads, closed facilities or deep-winter conditions. The count alone does not say which, so check the park's current conditions before planning around December.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is December. December sits at about 0.0× the park's average, or 0% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Governors Island National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2003–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2003–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.