Grand Teton · December
Grand Teton in December
December is one of the best times to visit Grand Teton — about as busy as November, about as busy as January.
Expect light crowds (1/10), highs near 24°F, about 8.9 hours of daylight, and 1 seasonal closure in effect.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Well below this park's peak — easy parking, open trails, short lines.
About 7% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 18, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical December visits vs. the year
December draws about 1% of Grand Teton’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
December weather
- Avg high
- 24°F
- Avg low
- 4°F
- Precipitation
- 3.1"
- Sunrise
- 7:50 AM
- Sunset
- 4:46 PM
- Daylight
- 8.9h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, MORAN 5WNW, WY US
What's open
Grand Teton in December: access
Visitors may enter the park at any time, but visitor services and motor vehicle access vary throughout the year.
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Park Closure
Death Canyon Trailhead Construction Closure
Death Canyon Road and Trailhead are closed to all use. Start hikes at alternative trailheads such as Granite Canyon, LSR Preserve, and Taggart Lake.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Construction in the South End of the Park
Moose-Wilson Road between Moose and LSR Preserve closed. Expect occasional short delays between Granite Entrance and LSR Preserve. Possible intermittent delays on Teton Park Road at Cottonwood Creek Picnic Area. Cottonwood Creek picnic area closed. Taggart Trail detour in place. Mormon Row area open with some construction activity.
Details on nps.gov → - Caution
Construction on HWY 26/89/191
Construction taking place on US HWY 26/89/191 south of Moran Junction. Expect 20-minute delays in both directions.
Details on nps.gov → - Information
Plan Ahead for 2027 Construction
Plan ahead for construction in 2027. Check road construction and park construction pages for more information.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Grand Teton crowds across the year
FAQ
Grand Teton in December
How busy is Grand Teton in December?
December rates 1/10 for crowds (Quiet) at Grand Teton National Park — about 7% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 49,223.
What is the weather like at Grand Teton in December?
In December, Grand Teton averages a high of 24°F and a low of 4°F, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Grand Teton?
Entrance to Grand Teton costs $35 (Park entrance fee for 7 days for a private, non-commercial vehicle.).
When is Grand Teton least crowded?
Grand Teton is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Grand Teton get in December?
In mid-December, Grand Teton gets about 8.9 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 7:50 AM and sunset around 4:46 PM.