Updated October 2026
Fort Frederica National Monument Weather by Month
Fort Frederica National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 91°F and a low of 76°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 62°F and an average low of 44°F. September is the wettest month, with about 6 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 4.8 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Fort Frederica National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
91°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
44°F avg low
Wettest month
Sep
6.0 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.0 h of daylight
Average weather at Fort Frederica by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 10.2 h |
| February | 65°F | 47°F | 2.8 in | 10.9 h |
| March | 70°F | 53°F | 3.3 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 76°F | 60°F | 2.8 in | 12.8 h |
| May | 83°F | 68°F | 2.3 in | 13.6 h |
| June | 88°F | 74°F | 5.8 in | 14.0 h |
| July | 91°F | 76°F | 4.2 in | 13.8 h |
| August | 90°F | 76°F | 5.8 in | 13.1 h |
| September | 86°F | 73°F | 6.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 79°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 11.2 h |
| November | 71°F | 53°F | 1.9 in | 10.4 h |
| December | 64°F | 47°F | 2.8 in | 10.0 h |
| Year total | 45.6 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00013878, 4.8 miles from the park's reference point. The station's snowfall normal is zero in all twelve months. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Fort Frederica is at that time of year.
Fort Frederica weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 62°F in January, between 64°F in December and 65°F in February, with average lows between 44°F and 47°F. Together the three months average 8.8 inches of precipitation, about 19% of the yearly total. Daylight is at its shortest, about 10.0 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 70°F in March to 83°F in May, with average lows between 53°F and 68°F. Together the three months average 8.4 inches of precipitation, about 18% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.6 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 91°F in July, between 88°F in June and 90°F in August, with average lows near 75°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in July and August. Together the three months average 15.8 inches of precipitation, about 35% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.0 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 86°F in September to 71°F in November, with average lows between 53°F and 73°F. Together the three months average 12.6 inches of precipitation, about 28% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.4 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The site enjoys mild climate from fall through early summer, followed by hot, humid summers.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Fort Frederica
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 31.22°N, 81.39°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Fort Frederica National Monument →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.2× the visitors of the park's average month. March is the busiest month of the year and September the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Fort Frederica National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Fort Frederica.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Fort Frederica National Monument, with an average high of 91°F and an average low of 76°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 4.8 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Fort Frederica National Monument, with an average low of 44°F and an average high of 62°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
September is the wettest month, with about 6 inches of precipitation. November is the driest, at about 1.9 inches. The station records about 45.6 inches of precipitation in an average year.
The nearest long-record NOAA station, 4.8 miles from the park's reference point, shows no measurable snowfall in any month of its 1991–2020 normals.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USW00013878), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.