Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial in December
December at Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial averages a daytime high near 39°F and an overnight low around 28°F, with about 2.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.1× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 28°F
- Average high
- 39°F
Range across the year: 22°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 2.1 in
- Daylight
- 9.0 hours
Roughly 1% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 1,100 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes December the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (3.1×) and the January low (0.1×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 5/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 34°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 15 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 68% 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 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 124,327 recreation visits, up 36.2% from 91,302 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 11.6%, 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 | 50°F / 37°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 17 Poor |
| December | 39°F / 28°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 5 Poor |
| January | 34°F / 22°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 2 Poor |
All twelve months at Perry's Victory & International Peace, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in December 2026
The National Park Service lists these Perry's Victory & International Peace 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.
- Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (October 27, 2026 to May 14, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 39°F and an overnight low around 28°F at Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 15 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial (about 0.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 5/100. Our recommended month is October. December draws about 13% of the visits Perry's Victory & International Peace 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 January. 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 Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, 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.