Fort Frederica National Monument in December
December at Fort Frederica National Monument averages a daytime high near 64°F and an overnight low around 47°F, with about 2.8" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.9× the park's average month, which makes December an average month here.
- Average low
- 47°F
- Average high
- 64°F
Range across the year: 44°F to 91°F
- Precipitation
- 2.8 in
- Daylight
- 10.0 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 15,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes December the 8th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the March peak (1.3×) and the September low (0.8×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 62/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is November: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 56°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 4.8 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 10 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 243,027 recreation visits, down 15% from 286,017 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 9.3%, so a December visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How December compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 71°F / 53°F | 0.8× Quiet | 77 Excellent |
| December | 64°F / 47°F | 0.9× Average | 62 Good |
| January | 62°F / 44°F | 0.8× Quiet | 66 Good |
All twelve months at Fort Frederica, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Fort Frederica in December
The National Park Service tags 5 Fort Frederica activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
December averages a daytime high near 64°F and an overnight low around 47°F at Fort Frederica National Monument, with about 2.8 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 4.8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is average at Fort Frederica National Monument (about 0.9× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 62/100. Our recommended month is November.
The busiest month is March and the quietest is September. December sits at about 0.9× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 15,000 recreation visits at Fort Frederica National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.