Rainier in December

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (cold, frequent rain).

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• JuneGreatInside Rainier's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, low rain).
• JulyGreatInside Rainier's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, low rain).
• AugustGreatInside Rainier's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, low rain).
• SeptemberGreatInside Rainier's best window: Jun–Sep (warm, low rain).

• RainierHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 13 days
• Pacific Northwest, United States · Seattle, Portland, Olympic, Mount Rainierrainy

  Grey and damp October–May; July–September is dry and clear, with wildfire smoke in some years.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Christmas Day big impact

  25 Dec · United States

  Most businesses closed; flights full from about 20 Dec to 2 Jan.

Crowds · United States overall

High

Prices · United States overall

High

United States overall: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rainier, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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