National Park of American Samoa in December
December at National Park of American Samoa averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 78°F, with about 14.4" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 78°F
- Average high
- 88°F
Range across the year: 77°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 14.4 in
- Daylight
- 12.8 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 1,700 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2002 to 2025.
That makes December the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the October peak (1.5×) and the June low (0.7×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 55/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is June: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 83°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 58.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 19% 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 12.8 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round maximum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 22,567 recreation visits, up 86% from 12,135 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 30.2%, 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 | 87°F / 78°F | 1.4× Busy | 26 Poor |
| December | 88°F / 78°F | 0.8× Quiet | 55 Fair |
| January | 88°F / 78°F | 0.8× Quiet | 52 Fair |
All twelve months at National Park of American Samoa, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 88°F and an overnight low around 78°F at National Park of American Samoa, with about 14.4 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 58.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at National Park of American Samoa (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 55/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is October and the quietest is June. December sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 2,000 recreation visits at National Park of American Samoa, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 2002–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (2002–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.