Charleston in December
December in Charleston brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 42°F and about 9 rainy days. The sun sets around 5:15 pm. It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best.
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What December is good for in Charleston
Each activity rated for December's weather.
Walking toursGood in December
Food toursGood in December
Day tripsGood in December
Bike toursGood in December
Zipline toursGood in December
Segway toursGood in December
Private toursGood in December
Cooking classesAny month
Helicopter toursGood in December
Hot air balloon ridesGood in December
Boat toursFair in December
Sunset cruisesFair in December
Kayak toursFair in December
December next to November and January
| Month | November | December | January |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 69°F (21°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 60°F (16°C) |
| Low | 47°F (8°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 39°F (4°C) |
| Rainy days | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Sunset | 5:19 pm | 5:15 pm | 5:36 pm |
| Daylight | 10 h 29 min | 10 h 00 min | 10 h 14 min |
Averages for Charleston Int'l, South Carolina, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th.
Tours in Charleston
Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking TourFrom $30View 
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic CharlestonFrom $50View 
Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage TourFrom $50View 
Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of CharlestonFrom $45View 
Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking TourFrom $39View 
Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure SightseeingFrom $40View
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Questions
Is December a good time to visit Charleston?
It's a good month for sightseeing, if not the best. The most comfortable months overall are January, February, March, April, October and November.
How hot is Charleston in December?
Average highs are about 63°F (17°C) and lows about 42°F (5°C).
Does it rain much in Charleston in December?
December averages 9 rainy days, against 13 in the wettest month.
