December in Aiken, SC: shoulder season for golf — playable with smart tee time selection. Best tee times: late morning to early afternoon after dew burns off.
| Average December Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 58°F |
| Avg daily low | 41°F |
| Rainy days | 10 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 11 mph |
December in Aiken sits at a tipping point: the 58°F average high lands just 2 degrees below the lower edge of the ideal 60–80°F range, meaning a slightly warmer afternoon can push conditions into comfortable territory while a cooler one stays firmly marginal. That narrow margin, combined with a 17-degree daily swing between a 41°F morning low and that 58°F ceiling, is the variable that shapes every round this month. Rain is not the obstacle it becomes elsewhere in winter — December ties November as the 3rd-driest month of the year at just 10 precipitation days. Wind sits at 11 mph peak, squarely in the moderate range.
The course itself stays playable. Bermuda grass goes dormant and overseeded fairways can be firm, so expect tighter lies and less stopping power on approach shots. Afternoon rounds, roughly 12–3 PM, give you the best combination of warmth and usable daylight.
Book afternoon slots — 11 AM or later — so temperatures have had several hours to climb from the 41°F overnight low toward the day's 58°F high before you reach the first tee. With the high sitting just below the 60°F ideal threshold, even a degree or two of afternoon warming makes a measurable difference in comfort over 18 holes. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
November is notably warmer, averaging a high of 66°F versus December's 58°F — that 8-degree drop is a significant cooldown heading into winter. Precipitation days hold flat at 10, so the drier stretch continues into December without interruption. January then adds four more rain days and raises the peak wind to 12.5 mph, making December the cleaner window of the two winter months.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Aiken, SC for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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Yes, courses in Aiken operate through December. The average high of 58°F keeps conditions playable most afternoons, and with only 10 precipitation days — tied for the 3rd-driest month of the year — rain closures are infrequent. Call ahead on cold mornings when cart-path-only rules may be in effect on overseeded turf.
Overnight lows average 41°F, which is what you'll face on early morning tee times. By afternoon the temperature climbs to a high of 58°F, still below the 60–80°F ideal range but manageable with proper layering. The 17°F daily swing is the biggest planning factor for December rounds.