LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac in December
December at LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 35°F, with about 3.4" of precipitation and roughly 2" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes December an average month here.
- Average low
- 35°F
- Average high
- 49°F
Range across the year: 30°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 3.4 in
- Snowfall
- 2 in
- Daylight
- 9.3 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 18,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1984 to 2025.
That makes December the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.3×) and the February low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 31/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is April: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 42°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.4 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 9.3 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 236,042 recreation visits, down 2.2% from 241,358 in 2024.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 58°F / 42°F | 1.1× Average | 31 Poor |
| December | 49°F / 35°F | 0.9× Average | 31 Poor |
| January | 45°F / 30°F | 0.8× Quiet | 30 Poor |
All twelve months at LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac in December
The National Park Service tags 3 LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Blue Line - DC Metro · 1-2 days
- Retreat to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove · 1-2 hours
- Silver Line - DC Metro · 1-2 days
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 49°F and an overnight low around 35°F at LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation and roughly 2 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.4 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is average at LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 31/100. Our recommended month is April.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is February. December sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 18,000 recreation visits at LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1984–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1984–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.