December in Charleston, 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 | 62°F |
| Avg daily low | 49°F |
| Rainy days | 11 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 12.9 mph |
December is the bridge month on Charleston's golf calendar — cooler than November but not yet at January's floor, and precipitation stays flat rather than climbing. Highs reach 62°F on average, which is at the low end of the ideal 60–80°F window, so morning rounds will feel chilly, but afternoons can be comfortable once temperatures climb from the 49°F low — a 13°F daily swing that rewards golfers who dress in removable layers.
Wind sits at 12.9 mph — firmly in the moderate range — and 11 precipitation days keep rain from dominating the calendar. December is workable, but it rewards golfers who plan around the clock.
With lows at 49°F, early morning slots will sit well below the comfortable range — booking a tee time no earlier than 9:30 or 10 AM gives temperatures a chance to rise toward that 62°F afternoon high. Weekday afternoon availability tends to open up in December as leisure travel slows after Thanksgiving, so mid-morning to early-afternoon windows offer the best combination of warmth and open tee sheets. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
November offers 5°F warmer highs at 67°F and virtually identical rain exposure — 11 precip days in both months — making it the easier shoulder-season choice if you have flexibility. December then hands off to January with another 4°F drop in the average high, down to 58°F, one additional rain day, and a wind uptick of 0.9 mph to 13.8 mph, so conditions tighten noticeably heading into the new year. If you're timing a late-year visit, December is the softer landing between the two.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Charleston, SC for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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December is a functional shoulder-season month rather than a prime one. Average highs of 62°F are just at the edge of the comfortable range, and the 49°F morning lows add a real chill to early rounds. That said, 11 precipitation days — tied with four other months for second-fewest in the year — mean dry windows are consistent enough to plan around.
Overnight lows average 49°F, and rounds starting before 9 AM will likely sit in that range for the first few holes. By afternoon the high reaches 62°F, so a 13°F swing separates an early tee time from a midday finish. Dressing in removable layers is practical rather than optional this month.