Hampton National Historic Site in December
December at Hampton National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 46°F and an overnight low around 32°F. Visitation runs about 1.3× the park's average month, which makes December a busy month here.
- Average low
- 32°F
- Average high
- 46°F
Range across the year: 27°F to 87°F
- Daylight
- 9.2 hours
Roughly 11% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 2,400 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 May peak (1.4×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 19/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is April: 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 5.7 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 30% 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 9.2 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 48,158 recreation visits, up 292.8% from 12,260 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 27.9%, 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 | 56°F / 39°F | 1.0× Average | 42 Poor |
| December | 46°F / 32°F | 1.3× Busy | 19 Poor |
| January | 42°F / 27°F | 0.5× Quiet | 50 Fair |
All twelve months at Hampton, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Hampton in December
The National Park Service tags 6 Hampton activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Bark Ranger at hampton
- Become A Hampton Jr. Ranger · 1 hour
- Bird Watching at Hampton
- Hampton Audio Tour · 45 minutes
- Mansion Tours · 45-60 minutes · reservation required
- Picnicking at Hampton
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 46°F and an overnight low around 32°F at Hampton National Historic Site. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5.7 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is busy at Hampton National Historic Site (about 1.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 19/100. Our recommended month is April.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. December sits at about 1.3× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Hampton 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.