Savannah weather in December is variable, but often pleasant. Although it can be cool and cloudy, warm and sunny days are also frequent.
The average high temperature in December is in the low 60s, but Savannah’s unpredictable winter weather could see the daily high lurch from the 40s on one day to the 70s or even into the 80s only a few days later.
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On warmer days, Savannah’s weather in December is perfect for outdoor sightseeing and exploring the nature and wildlife of the lowcountry, with the added benefit of reduced insect populations at this time of year! On cooler or rainy days, there is still plenty to do, from enjoying the city’s culinary scene to art museums and historic homes.
Consult the weather forecast immediately before you travel, but expect to need to pack several layers, suitable for anything from warm weather through to cold evenings. There is a possibility of frost. December is drier than average for Savannah, but it is still advisable to bring an umbrella.
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– Savannah’s must-see sights
– December festivals and events
– More attractions and things to do
– Savannah in winter
The daily maximum temperature in Savannah in December averages 62°F (17°C), with the lowest daily highs being around 46-54°F (8-12°C), up to around 77-82°F (25-28°C) on the warmest days.
In an average year, you can expect the temperature to exceed 68°F (20°C) on up to half of days each month, with the warmest Decembers offering more still than this. The number of cool days where the daily high reaches less than 55°F (13°C) is quite variable: from as few as 2-3, up to around a third of December days.
Morning temperatures in December fluctuate between around 45°F (7°C) on cooler days, up to around 70°F (21°C) on warmer days. Evening temperatures can be a few degrees cooler than morning ones, particularly on days which started out warm. The daily low might be 30°F (-1°C) on cooler days, or it could stay well into the fifties (around 13°C).
Surface water temperature in December at the beaches near Savannah is around 59-64°F (14-19°C), which for most people is too cold for swimming.
Savannah seldom feels humid in December.
The average December in Savannah has 5-6 hours of sunshine each day. Rainfall for the month totals an average of 3 inches, with rain occurring on an average of 8-9 days.
December weather in Savannah is variable. Over the course of the average December, you can expect a third or more of days to be mostly clear, another third to offer mixed weather with sunny and cloudy periods (sometimes with rain) throughout the day, and up to a third to be mostly overcast and maybe rainy too.
The weather often comes in runs of several fairly similar days, so you could have sunny weather for most of your visit if you are lucky, or several cloudy or wet days if you are not!
The UV index in Savannah in December averages 3.
Average wind speeds in Savannah in December are a little under 8mph, with 6-12 days each month mostly calm, and 1 or 2 days on average where wind speeds may reach around 15mph or higher.
In December, the sun rises at around 7:10am at the beginning of the month and at 7:25am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 6:40am at the start of the month, and by 7am at the end.
The sun sets at around 5:20pm at the start of the month, and at around 5:30pm by its end. It should be dark by around 5:45pm at the beginning of the month, and by 5:55pm at its end.
The amount of full daylight in December averages around 10 hours per day, plus an additional 25-30 minutes of low light at both the beginning and end of the day.
– State parks and wildlife refuges near Savannah
– Historic house museums
– Museums
– Guided tours
– Black history sites
– Bonaventure Cemetery tours
– Savannah art galleries
– December events in Savannah
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