What is the weather like in Charleston vs New Orleans in December?

In December, Charleston averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 104 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 124 mm.

Charleston vs New Orleans in December

Charleston and New Orleans are nearly tied in December — 72 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is cool, rainy, clean air; New Orleans is nice, rainy, clean air.

Charleston vs New Orleans — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Charleston	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	14°C	18°C
Avg high / low	16° / 9°	19° / 10°
Rainfall	104 mm	124 mm
Rainy days	7	7
Humidity	77%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	36	33

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Charleston vs New Orleans in December — FAQ

Is December better in Charleston or New Orleans?: Charleston and New Orleans are nearly tied in December — 72 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is cool, rainy, clean air; New Orleans is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs New Orleans in December?: In December, Charleston averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 104 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 19°C high / 10°C low with about 124 mm.