Natchez National Historical Park in December
December at Natchez National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 59°F and an overnight low around 38°F, with about 5.7" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 38°F
- Average high
- 59°F
Range across the year: 36°F to 90°F
- Precipitation
- 5.7 in
- Daylight
- 10.0 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 7,500 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1992 to 2025.
That makes December the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.6×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 53/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 48°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 24% 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 10 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 21,520 recreation visits, down 64.8% from 61,179 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 64.7%, 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 | 67°F / 43°F | 0.9× Average | 53 Fair |
| December | 59°F / 38°F | 0.6× Quiet | 53 Fair |
| January | 57°F / 36°F | 0.5× Very quiet | 56 Fair |
All twelve months at Natchez, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Natchez in December
The National Park Service tags 4 Natchez activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Explore Melrose · 150 minutes · reservation required
- Natchez Visitor Center · 30-60 minutes
- See Fort Rosalie · 30 minutes
- Visit the William Johnson House · 30-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 59°F and an overnight low around 38°F at Natchez National Historical Park, with about 5.7 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at Natchez National Historical Park (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 53/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 7,000 recreation visits at Natchez National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1992–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1992–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.