Guadalupe Mountains · December
Guadalupe Mountains in December
December is a busy time to visit Guadalupe Mountains — busier than November, busier than January.
Expect heavy crowds (7/10), highs near 54°F, and about 10.1 hours of daylight.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.
About 66% 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 11% of Guadalupe Mountains’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
- 54°F
- Avg low
- 33°F
- Precipitation
- 0.8"
- Sunrise
- 6:52 AM
- Sunset
- 4:57 PM
- Daylight
- 10.1h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, PINE SPRINGS, TX US
What's open
Guadalupe Mountains in December: access
The Pine Springs area, including the campground, visitor center, trailhead, and associated parking areas are open and accessible all of the time during normal operations. Camping is permitted in designated campsites only.
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Devil's Hall is a Strenuous Hike
The hike to Devil's Hall is rated as strenuous. The portion of the route in the wash requires rock scrambling and is dangerous when wet or if water is present. The wash surface is loose gravel and rocks and may be unstable.
Details on nps.gov → - Information
Park Store To Go Cashless
Starting August 14th, 2025 the park store will go cashless. All major credit cards, debit cards and mobile electronic payments will be accepted.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Guadalupe Mountains crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in December
FAQ
Guadalupe Mountains in December
How busy is Guadalupe Mountains in December?
December rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Guadalupe Mountains National Park — about 66% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 23,894.
What is the weather like at Guadalupe Mountains in December?
In December, Guadalupe Mountains averages a high of 54°F and a low of 33°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
How much does it cost to visit Guadalupe Mountains?
Entrance to Guadalupe Mountains costs $10 (An entrance fee of $10 per person (16 years of age and older) is required; entrance fees/passes permit 1-7 consecutive days of use in this national park. Holders of the Annual, Senior, Military, 4th grade and Access Pass can bring in 3 adults free of charge under their pass. Any pass must be displayed in a vehicle while in the national park.).
When is Guadalupe Mountains least crowded?
Guadalupe Mountains is quietest in August and January. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Guadalupe Mountains get in December?
In mid-December, Guadalupe Mountains gets about 10.1 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 6:52 AM and sunset around 4:57 PM.