Columbia Weather in December

What's the weather like in Columbia (South Carolina) in December 2025?

The climate in Columbia during December can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

December is in the winter in Columbia and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Columbia weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.5°C 58°F
Nightly temperature 1.2°C 34.1°F
Average temperature 7.8°C 46°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 86 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 16.9°C 62.4°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average December is the 4th driest month of the year in Columbia with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Columbia

Columbia average temperature in December

December rainfall

Columbia average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Columbia average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Columbia in December 2025.

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Columbia weather stats

Columbia weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: November 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: April 9.5hrs
Coldest month: January 12.1°C 53.8°F
Wettest month: July 136mm 5.4ins
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