Temperature in South Carolina in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in South Carolina, the United States of America this December.

South Carolina, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 4°C (39°F) in Rosenheim to 19°C (66°F) in Hardeeville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Hardeeville and -3°C (27°F) in Rosenheim. The month of December is in the winter season.

What is the temperature of the different cities in South Carolina, the United States of America in December?

Curious about the December temperatures in the prime spots of South Carolina? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.

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Best Places to Visit in South Carolina in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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South Carolina temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in South Carolina, the United States of America in December?

Average daytime highs in South Carolina, the United States of America during December reach about 18°C (64°F) in Hilton Head Island.

How cold does it get at night in South Carolina, the United States of America in December?

Nighttime temperatures in Hilton Head Island typically drop to around 8°C (46°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in South Carolina, the United States of America?

Hardeeville tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 6°C (43°F).

What is the coldest city in December in South Carolina, the United States of America?

When looking through our records, we find that Rosenheim stands out as the coolest city in South Carolina, the United States of America for the month of December. Daytime highs average 4°C (39°F) and it cools down to about -3°C (27°F) at night.

How much sun does South Carolina, the United States of America get in December?

Hilton Head Island enjoys a balanced 187 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 17°C (63°F) in Hilton Head Island this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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