Piscataway Park in December
December at Piscataway Park averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 31°F, with about 3.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 31°F
- Average high
- 48°F
Range across the year: 27°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8 in
- Daylight
- 9.3 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 16,000 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 June peak (1.3×) and the January low (0.5×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 32/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 40°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 8.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 31% 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 275,070 recreation visits, down 17.7% from 334,260 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 53.8%, so a December visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 57°F / 39°F | 0.9× Average | 38 Poor |
| December | 48°F / 31°F | 0.8× Quiet | 32 Poor |
| January | 44°F / 27°F | 0.5× Quiet | 47 Fair |
All twelve months at Piscataway, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in December 2026
The National Park Service lists these Piscataway 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.
- National Colonial Farm Visitor Center (visitor center): closed from December 16, 2026 to March 14, 2027
Things to do at Piscataway in December
The National Park Service tags 3 Piscataway activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Collect all the National Capital Parks - East Passport Stamps · 5-10 minutes
- Junior Ranger Programs at National Capital Parks - East · 30-90 minutes
- See Mount Vernon From Piscataway Park · 1-2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 31°F at Piscataway Park, with about 3.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 8.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at Piscataway Park (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 32/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is June and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 16,000 recreation visits at Piscataway Park, 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.