Kiawah Island - Early December
 

My wife and I live in NYC and are looking for a weekend getaway from December 2nd - December 4th. How is the weather in Kiawah that time of the year? Are there still things to do outside? Thanks!

December is unpredictable, but you probably won't need your snow clothes :) It can be chilly, but walks on the beach are great in winter. If it's warm enough you can golf. If you stay at the Sanctuary I THINK they start holiday activities in December. There's a great restaurant on Maybank on the way to Kiawah called Fat Hen. I highly recommend it. If you need Charleston recs let me know.

Looking st the historical data for that kiawah, the avarage high tends to be mid 60's at that time of year. We usually go down over the Christmas break (almost a month later) and have had weather ranging from shorts and a tshirt to a coat. Most likely it will be much nicer than NYC however. We usually do a lot outside. Kiawah is home to quite a few birds in the winter that we don't normally get to see. The variety of ducks is amazing. We have gone crabbing in December with more success than in the summer because the crabs are active until the water drops below 55, but the alligators aren't! There are still kayak and nature excurstions planned for that weekend.

The Sanctuary calendar lists holiday events already going on, including fireside s'mores on the lawn. The tree lighting is November 25 and there is usually a special display in the lobby...maybe gingerbread houses, etc.

I second the Fat Hen, but also Wild Olive. See my earlier trip report/review...it was amazing.

Thanks so much. This is very helpful.