Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is December 2026 a good month to visit Savannah?
Calm — the typical December day in Savannah is calmer than 76% of its year.
The weather is the trade-off here, not the crowds.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Savannah's own year — not a headcount.
December 2026 is the Savannah most visitors never see — Calm every day, mild and showery, around 18°C / 64°F with rain on about 8 days.
Yes. December in Savannah is Calm on the typical day, and not one of the 31 days in our window is crowded enough to call Busy. Expect around 18 °C by day, with rain on about 8 days. Public holidays in United States add to it. Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District falls on 1–31 December. No week of December is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Calm throughout; pick by day instead. The crush is at River Street on weekend nights; the quiet is at the residential squares south.
In short, a genuinely good window to pick.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Savannah, December ranks 9th for crowd pressure.
You won't need skip-the-line tickets here — that's rather the point. A month like this is the one for the longer visit — the guided walk, the food tour, the day out of town, with room and time to enjoy them. see what's on →
Nothing extreme to plan around — rain on 8 of 31 days.
The one thing you wear all day, every day of the trip.
See walking shoes →
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
How busy is Savannah in December?
It's quiet right through December — no crowded stretch to plan around.
The month barely moves — every day lands between 24% and 24% of the year. Daylight runs about 10 hours.
Any day works. There is no need to plan your dates around the crowds.
Tue 01 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Tue 1 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 02 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Legend — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Wed 2 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 03 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Thu 3 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 04 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Liberty — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Fri 4 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 05 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Glory — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Sat 5 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 06 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Sun 6 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 07 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Mon 7 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 08 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Tue 8 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 09 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Legend — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Wed 9 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 10 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Thu 10 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 11 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Liberty — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Fri 11 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 12 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Glory — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Sat 12 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 13 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Sun 13 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 14 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Mon 14 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 15 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Tue 15 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 16 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Legend — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Wed 16 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 17 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Thu 17 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 18 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Liberty — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Fri 18 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 19 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Glory — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Sat 19 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 20 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Sun 20 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 21 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Mon 21 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 22 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Tue 22 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 23 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Legend — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Wed 23 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 24 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Thu 24 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 25 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · United States public holiday · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Liberty — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Fri 25 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: United States public holiday; Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 26 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Glory — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Sat 26 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 27 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Sun 27 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 28 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Mon 28 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 29 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Tue 29 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 30 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · ⚓1 · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
- ACL American Legend — guest capacity 109
Record Savannah on Wed 30 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 109 guests at double occupancy. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 31 Dec Calm busier than 24% of days here · Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
Event on this day
Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District
19 Nov – 2 Jan 2027The city's yearly Christmas-season fixture, part of the December the forecast already knows.
Record Savannah on Thu 31 Dec 2026 is forecast Calm. Why: Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District. This quiet day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/savannah-georgia/#d-2026-12-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of December is quietest in Savannah?
No week of December is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Calm throughout; pick by day instead.
The upside of a quiet December
- The big-ticket sights are walk-ins now; the summer booking scramble is gone.
- Keep the days loose — decide over breakfast, not weeks ahead.
- Photograph the landmarks empty — the shot everyone else queues for.
No queues to skip, and nothing to book ahead — that's the whole point.
December weather in Savannah
Mild — around 18°C / 64°F, with a light jacket for the evenings, with rain on about 8 days, so keep a layer handy. Daylight is short, about 10 hours, so plan the big sights for the middle of the day.
This is the value month: no need to book far ahead, and the freedom to change plans on the day is part of what you're getting.
More about Savannah in December
Based on: United States' public holidays · the official airport-arrivals pattern (BTS T-100, measured 2023–2025; airport-arrivals proxy for visitor volume, biased low for drive-in visitors) · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
