Fayetteville in December
Not the best time
December is cold, wet, and generally unpleasant for outdoor activities. Unless you're chasing holiday events or budget prices, wait for warmer months.
Weather
December brings cold, damp weather that makes everything feel colder than the thermometer suggests. You'll catch about 8 rainy days mixed with occasional light snow. The humidity combined with cold temperatures creates bone-chilling conditions.
10°C high-1°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$90/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Holiday lights displays
- •New Year's Eve celebrations
- •Christmas events downtown
December Tips
- •Pack serious cold weather gear - it's damp cold that cuts through everything
- •Many outdoor attractions close or have limited hours
- •Hotel rates hit rock bottom except around holidays
All Months
April through June gives you perfect weather and blooming dogwoods throughout the Ozarks. September and October bring fall colors and football season—book hotels early because Razorback fans pack the town. Summer gets hot and humid, but that's when the Buffalo National River runs clearest for floating. Winter can be unpredictable. You might get 70-degree days perfect for hiking, or ice storms that shut everything down. Spring break in March brings crowds but also the best wildflower displays at nearby state parks.
Fayetteville Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
9/10
Luxury
4/10
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