Updated October 2026
Fort Pulaski National Monument Weather by Month
Fort Pulaski National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 92°F and a low of 74°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 61°F and an average low of 40°F. June is the wettest month, with about 6.7 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, 17.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Fort Pulaski National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
92°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
40°F avg low
Wettest month
Jun
6.7 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.1 h of daylight
Average weather at Fort Pulaski by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 10.1 h |
| February | 65°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 10.9 h |
| March | 71°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 11.8 h |
| April | 78°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 12.8 h |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 13.6 h |
| June | 90°F | 71°F | 6.7 in | 14.1 h |
| July | 92°F | 74°F | 5.8 in | 13.9 h |
| August | 91°F | 73°F | 5.5 in | 13.2 h |
| September | 86°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 79°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 11.2 h |
| November | 70°F | 48°F | 2.4 in | 10.3 h |
| December | 64°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 9.9 h |
| Year total | 48.3 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00003822, 17.2 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 Pulaski is at that time of year.
Fort Pulaski weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 61°F in January, between 64°F in December and 65°F in February, with average lows between 40°F and 43°F. Together the three months average 9.3 inches of precipitation, about 19% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.9 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 71°F in March to 85°F in May, with average lows between 49°F and 63°F. Together the three months average 10.5 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.8 hours in March to 13.6 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs hold near 91°F in all three months, with average lows between 71°F and 74°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 18 inches of precipitation, about 37% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.1 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 86°F in September to 70°F in November, with average lows between 48°F and 69°F. Together the three months average 10.5 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.3 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Savannah has a humid sub tropical climate with over two hundred days of sunshine each year. Summers are typically hot, bright and humid with afternoon thunderstorms common. Temperatures often range from the lower 70s to the mid 90s F. Spring and autumn can be quite pleasant with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s into the 80s F. The winter months are usually dry. Temperatures can be cooler than one would expect, ranging from the upper 30s through the 60s F generally, though sudden cold snaps can occur.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Fort Pulaski
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 32.03°N, 80.93°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.2× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Fort Pulaski National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Fort Pulaski.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Fort Pulaski National Monument, with an average high of 92°F and an average low of 74°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 17.2 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Fort Pulaski National Monument, with an average low of 40°F and an average high of 61°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
June is the wettest month, with about 6.7 inches of precipitation. November is the driest, at about 2.4 inches. The station records about 48.3 inches of precipitation in an average year.
The nearest long-record NOAA station, 17.2 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 USW00003822), 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.