Acadia · December
Acadia in December
December is one of the best times to visit Acadia — quieter than November, about as busy as January.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.
About 9% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical December visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
December weather
- Avg high
- 37°F
- Avg low
- 22°F
- Precipitation
- 5.0"
- Sunrise
- 7:02 AM
- Sunset
- 3:54 PM
- Daylight
- 8.9h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Bar Harbor
What's open
Acadia in December: access
Open 24 hours; Park Loop Road closed Dec 1 to mid-Apr; Cadillac reservations in season
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Park Closure
Several Trails Close For Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season
Effective March 1, areas including Jordan Cliffs Trail, Penobscot East Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail are closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. The parking lot for the Precipice Trail is also closed. Rangers strictly enforce closures.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Park Closure
Several Trails Close For Peregrine Falcon Nesting Season
Effective March 1, areas including Jordan Cliffs Trail, Penobscot East Trail, Precipice Trail, and Valley Cove Trail are closed to protect nesting peregrine falcons. The parking lot for the Precipice Trail is also closed. Rangers strictly enforce closures.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Acadia crowds across the year
FAQ
Acadia in December
How busy is Acadia in December?
December rates 1/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Acadia National Park — about 9% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 68,265.
What is the weather like at Acadia in December?
In December, Acadia averages a high of 37°F and a low of 22°F, with about 5.0 inches of precipitation.