Weather in December in Georgia
Planning a getaway to Georgia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Georgia in December?
Georgia is a region in the United States of America. December in Georgia generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of December is in the winter season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Helen at 12°C to pleasant in Kingsland at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Kingsland and 0°C in Helen.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jekyll Island with an average of 48 mm to heavy rainfall in Clayton with 223 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Atlanta.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 164 hours of sunlight anticipated in Atlanta. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in Georgia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Georgia's yearly weather, check out our Georgia climate page.
Where to go in Georgia in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Georgia?
Atlanta
In December Atlanta generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Brunswick
In December Brunswick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Kingsland
In December Kingsland generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Waycross
In December Waycross generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Jekyll Island
In December Jekyll Island generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Georgia, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Georgia?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Georgia with often unpleasant weather in Atlanta.
On average, the best time to visit Georgia is in May, September and October with generally perfect weather in Atlanta. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.
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