Grand Canyon Weather in December

What's the weather like in Grand Canyon (Arizona) in December 2024?

The climate in Grand Canyon during December can be summarized as cool and dry.

December is in the winter in Grand Canyon and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

Grand Canyon weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature	8.7°C 47.7°F
Nightly temperature	-5.3°C 22.5°F
Average temperature	1.7°C 35.1°F
Daily sunshine	7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall	26 mm 1 ins
Rainy days	5 days
Sea temperature	13.7°C 56.7°F
Humidity	60%
Windspeed	12.2kph 8 mph

On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon average temperature in December

December rainfall

December hourly sunshine

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Grand Canyon in December 2024.