Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in December
December at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument averages a daytime high near 29°F and an overnight low around 13°F. Visitation runs about 0.1× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 13°F
- Average high
- 29°F
Range across the year: 3°F to 76°F
- Daylight
- 8.5 hours
Roughly 1% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 450 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2020 to 2025.
That makes December the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the February peak (2.6×) and the April low (0.1×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 1/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is June: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 21°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11.4 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 8.5 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 33,835 recreation visits, down 3.8% from 35,173 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 8.2%, 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 | 41°F / 25°F | 0.7× Quiet | 43 Poor |
| December | 29°F / 13°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 1 Poor |
| January | 22°F / 3°F | 0.8× Quiet | 35 Poor |
All twelve months at Katahdin Woods and Waters, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in December 2026
The National Park Service lists these Katahdin Woods and Waters facilities as closed during December 2026. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Tekakapimək Contact Station (visitor center): closed all month (November 2, 2026 to May 27, 2027)
Things to do at Katahdin Woods and Waters in December
The National Park Service tags 3 Katahdin Woods and Waters activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 29°F and an overnight low around 13°F at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (about 0.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 1/100. Our recommended month is June. December draws about 14% of the visits Katahdin Woods and Waters 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 February and the quietest is April. December sits at about 0.1× the park's average, or 1% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2020–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2020–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.