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Savannah in December
What December is really like in Savannah: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
December is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Festive decorations in the squares and historic inns, mild weather and quieter streets.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Savannah: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with November (21°C (70°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:18
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:22
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild days, cool nights, holiday decorations and the lowest hotel rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in December
- Holiday boat parade on the Savannah River (usually early December)
- Holiday tours of historic homes (December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Waterfront · River Street and Plant Riverside
River Street and Factor's Walk
A cobbled street along the Savannah River lined with 19th-century cotton warehouses, where cotton factors once graded and sold bales.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
- Food
- Views
Historic site · Thunderbolt
Bonaventure Cemetery
Pick up a map at the entrance or join a volunteer-led tour; the cemetery is large and the notable graves are spread out.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Historic site · Isle of Hope
Wormsloe State Historic Site
An avenue of more than 400 live oaks runs about 2.4 km to the tabby ruins of the colonial estate of Noble Jones, one of Georgia's first settlers.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Photo spot
- History
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
Historic site · Cockspur Island
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Stop on the way to Tybee Island and check the schedule for ranger talks and cannon-firing demonstrations.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 6°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Savannah?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Savannah in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Savannah?
It is a shoulder-season month. Festive decorations in the squares and historic inns, mild weather and quieter streets.
+How warm is Savannah in December?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Savannah in December?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.