Timpanogos Cave National Monument in December
December at Timpanogos Cave National Monument averages a daytime high near 33°F and an overnight low around 22°F, with about 1.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.1× the park's average month, which makes December a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 22°F
- Average high
- 33°F
Range across the year: 22°F to 88°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9 in
- Daylight
- 9.1 hours
Roughly 1% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 560 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 (2.9×) and the January low (0×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 2/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 28°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 64% 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 9.1 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 92,031 recreation visits, down 19.3% from 114,034 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 18.8%, 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 | 44°F / 30°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 10 Poor |
| December | 33°F / 22°F | 0.1× Very quiet | 2 Poor |
| January | 34°F / 22°F | 0.0× Very quiet | 3 Poor |
All twelve months at Timpanogos Cave, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in December 2026
The National Park Service lists these Timpanogos Cave 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.
- Timpanogos Cave Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (October 15, 2026 to May 17, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 33°F and an overnight low around 22°F at Timpanogos Cave National Monument, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 0.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is very quiet at Timpanogos Cave National Monument (about 0.1× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 2/100. Our recommended month is May. December draws about 6% of the visits Timpanogos Cave 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 Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 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.