Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in December
December at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 62°F and an overnight low around 40°F, with about 3.6" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.7× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 40°F
- Average high
- 62°F
Range across the year: 37°F to 91°F
- Precipitation
- 3.6 in
- Daylight
- 9.8 hours
Roughly 6% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: roughly 2,300 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1995 to 2025.
That makes December the 10th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the April peak (1.4×) and the January low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 57/100 ("Fair"). Our recommended month is November: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 51°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.1 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 27% of annual visitors, choosing December instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 9.8 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 30,903 recreation visits, down 3.8% from 32,109 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 43.8%, so December may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 69°F / 47°F | 0.7× Quiet | 68 Good |
| December | 62°F / 40°F | 0.7× Quiet | 57 Fair |
| January | 59°F / 37°F | 0.6× Quiet | 61 Good |
All twelve months at Charles Pinckney, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in December 2026
The National Park Service lists these Charles Pinckney facilities as closed during December 2026. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Charles Pinckney National Historic Site Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (October 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 62°F and an overnight low around 40°F at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 6.1 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (about 0.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 57/100. Our recommended month is November.
The busiest month is April and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.7× the park's average, or 6% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 2,000 recreation visits at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1995–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1995–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.