Fort Pulaski National Monument in December
December at Fort Pulaski National Monument averages a daytime high near 64°F and an overnight low around 43°F, with about 3.2" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.8× the park's average month, which makes December a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 43°F
- Average high
- 64°F
Range across the year: 40°F to 92°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2 in
- Daylight
- 9.9 hours
Roughly 7% of the park's yearly visitors come in December: about 26,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes December the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (1.2×) and the January low (0.8×).
On our Best Time to Visit score December rates 66/100 ("Good"). Our recommended month is November: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 53°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 17.2 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 9.9 hours of daylight in December to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 356,993 recreation visits, down 20.3% from 448,047 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 9.1%, 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 | 70°F / 48°F | 0.9× Average | 67 Good |
| December | 64°F / 43°F | 0.8× Quiet | 66 Good |
| January | 61°F / 40°F | 0.8× Quiet | 65 Good |
All twelve months at Fort Pulaski, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Fort Pulaski in December
The National Park Service tags 7 Fort Pulaski 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 43°F at Fort Pulaski National Monument, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 17.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
December is quiet at Fort Pulaski National Monument (about 0.8× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Good" at 66/100. Our recommended month is November.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. December sits at about 0.8× the park's average, or 7% of annual visitation.
A typical December sees about 26,000 recreation visits at Fort Pulaski 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.