Early winter · Weather & things to do
Savannah in December
Savannah cools off: highs slip to 62°F (17°C), from 69°F in November, with lows of 45°F (7°C) and about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain.
It scores 84/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (82 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 55 min
- Comfort score
- 84/100 · Great
What December feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 62°F (17°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 45°F (7°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (82 mm).
Plan around December
December is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (February – April and October & November).
- Shortest days of the year, about 9 h 55 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 94/100 in November to 84/100.
- Our Charleston & Savannah route recommends Mar – May, so December falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 45°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Savannah in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Regency house museum with one of the South's best-preserved urban slave quarters.
Leopold's Ice Cream
Ice cream parlor in business since 1919, making Tutti Frutti in-house.
Forsyth Park
30-acre park with the famous white fountain under Spanish moss.
Why now December scores 84/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Service Brewing Co.
Veteran-owned brewery west of downtown with a dog-friendly taproom and rotating small-batch beers.
Mercer Williams House Museum
Italianate mansion on Monterey Square made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Nearby in December
- Beaufort in December~35 mi · highs 61°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Charleston in December~83 mi · highs 61°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amelia Island in December~100 mi · highs 65°F, 2.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Jacksonville Beach in December~125 mi · highs 65°F, 2.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Savannah in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Savannah?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 84/100 against a best of 94 in February – April and October & November. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain. Our Charleston & Savannah route recommends Mar – May, so December is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Savannah in December?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Savannah in December?
Some: about 3.2 in (82 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1151 mm).
What should I pack for Savannah in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 45°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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