San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in December
December at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 66°F and an overnight low around 44°F, with about 2.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 44°F
- Average high
- 66°F
Range across the year: 42°F to 98°F
- Precipitation
- 2.1 in
- Daylight
- 10.1 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 88,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1983 to 2025.
That makes December the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.2×) and the November low (0.8×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 68/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is February: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 55°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 28% 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 10.1 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 1,552,510 recreation visits, up 21.4% from 1,278,777 in 2024.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 73°F / 51°F | 0.8× Quiet | 80 Excellent |
| December | 66°F / 44°F | 0.8× Quiet | 68 Good |
| January | 65°F / 42°F | 0.9× Average | 60 Good |
All twelve months at San Antonio Missions, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at San Antonio Missions in December
The National Park Service tags 3 San Antonio Missions activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Explore the Missions of San Antonio · 0-4 hours
- Hike & Bike Along the River · 15-240 minutes
- Junior Ranger Program · 15-60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 66°F and an overnight low around 44°F at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, with about 2.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 68/100. Our recommended month is February.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is November. December sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 88,000 recreation visits at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1983–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1983–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.