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Finally figured out what to wear for the perfect December trip around the Western US! Personally tested and not cold

Starting the national park loop from Las Vegas is the best way to experience the unique charm of the Western US, but the route covers a large area with big temperature differences in different places, so you need to prepare different clothes for the trip! Here’s a summary of the most popular spots on the loop and their climates, making it easy to know what to wear in the Western US in December 🙋 【Clothing Recommendations for Different Areas】 📍Nevada: Las Vegas 🌡️ December average 1°C to 14°C Dry climate with large temperature differences between day and night 🧤 Clothing tips: Daytime temperatures are mild, so a windbreaker or light sweater is needed; it gets colder in the early morning and evening, so wear a thick coat or down jacket 📍Arizona: Phoenix, Grand Canyon National Park, Antelope Canyon 🌡️ December average 4°C to 7°C with big temperature differences between morning and night Huge climate differences between north and south. Southern Phoenix is dry and mild (highs around 13-18°C), while the northern high-altitude Grand Canyon is cold with snow 🧤 Clothing tips: Phoenix’s pleasant climate is similar to Las Vegas, so a jacket or coat is enough For the northern Grand Canyon area, prepare a down jacket, knit hat, scarf, gloves, fleece layers; some spots get snow and are quite cold 📍Utah: including Bryce, Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Monument Valley, etc. 🌡️ December average temperature: -5°C to 0°C Overall cold climate with more snow in mountainous areas. Temperatures inside national parks are even lower, and roads may be icy, so watch out for slipping 🧤 Clothing tips: Must bring windproof and waterproof jackets, down jackets, warm hats, scarves, gloves; some spots have heavy snowfall, so waterproof, slip-resistant, and warm boots are necessary 【🗺️5-Day Western US Grand Loop Itinerary Reference】 Day 1: Las Vegas → Zion National Park → Bryce Canyon National Park Day 2: Bryce Canyon → Capitol Reef National Park → Arches National Park → Moab Town Day 3: Moab Town → Canyonlands National Park → Monument Valley → Page Town Day 4: Page Town → Antelope Canyon → Horseshoe Bend Day 5: Page Town → Grand Canyon National Park → Las Vegas
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Posted: Dec 10, 2025
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