Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument in December
December at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 13°F, with about 0.5" of precipitation and roughly 6" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.1× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 13°F
- Average high
- 38°F
Range across the year: 11°F to 91°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5 in
- Snowfall
- 6 in
- Daylight
- 8.5 hours
Roughly 1% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 1,400 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Little Bighorn Battlefield; by contrast July, the busiest, runs about 2.9× the average.
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 1/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 26°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 15.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 66% 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, 2024 drew 111,825 recreation visits, down 50.8% from 227,295 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 30.8%, 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 | 48°F / 22°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 3 Poor |
| December | 38°F / 13°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 1 Poor |
| January | 36°F / 11°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 2 Poor |
All twelve months at Little Bighorn Battlefield, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 13°F at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation and roughly 6 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 15.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (about 0.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 1/100. Our recommended month is May. December draws about 7% of the visits Little Bighorn Battlefield 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 July and the quietest is December. December sits at about 0.1× the park's average, or 1% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, 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.