Savannah, GA weather in December
In December, Savannah sees highs around 64°F and lows around 43°F: cool, with some rain. Expect about 8 wet days. It is one of the coolest months in Savannah.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How December changes from start to finish
| December 1 | December 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:07 am / 5:19 pm | 7:24 am / 5:29 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 10.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical December day
- 6 am47°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am51°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 45°F
- 6 pm56°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Savannah Hunter Fld (5 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 41%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below6 of 31
Average days per December, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in December
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry December brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How December varies from year to year
- Warmest December, 1991-20202015: average high 74°F
- Coolest December2000: average high 55°F
- Wettest December2009: 10.7 in
- Driest December2001: 0.5 in
- Highest reading83°F (December 10, 2019)
- Lowest reading19°F (December 21, 2000)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
December compared with November and January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 70°F | 64°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 43°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 12 | 11 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 10.1 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -6°F from November and -3°F into January.
Nearby alternatives in December
- Warmer: St. Augustine, FL152 mi · high 69°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Myrtle Beach, SC170 mi · high 59°F · 9 wet days
How Savannah ranks in December
- Normal high91st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days154th driest of 378
- Comfortable days53rd most of 340
What to pack for Savannah in December
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
December has 379 heating degree days and 12 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Savannah in December?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest December reading was 19°F (December 21, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Savannah in December?
About 8 days in December have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest December in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (10.7 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.5 in).
Is December a good time to visit Savannah?
December ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Savannah (58 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Savannah Intl Airport (USW00003822), 7.2 mi WNW of the city center, 46 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Savannah Hunter Fld (USW00013824), 5.0 mi SSW of the city center, 56 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Savannah/Hilton Head Intl Airport (722070-03822), 6.8 mi WNW of the city center, 29 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.