Everglades · December
Everglades in December
December is the busiest time to visit Everglades — busier than November, about as busy as January.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 86% 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
- 78°F
- Avg low
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 1.7"
- Sunrise
- 7:01 AM
- Sunset
- 5:36 PM
- Daylight
- 10.6h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Homestead
What's open
Everglades in December: access
Open 24 hours year-round; visitor-center hours reduced in summer
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Caution
Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail
Current roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.
- Park Closure
Current Alerts and Conditions
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail
Current roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.
- Information
For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards
Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.
Details on nps.gov → - Park Closure
Current Alerts and Conditions
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Everglades crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in December
FAQ
Everglades in December
How busy is Everglades in December?
December rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Everglades National Park — about 86% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 113,227.
What is the weather like at Everglades in December?
In December, Everglades averages a high of 78°F and a low of 55°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.