Swim in Hermanus in december 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in december?

Average sea temperature in Hermanus in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Hermanus is:

Minimum: 64°F

Average: 67°F

Maximum: 70°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 66°F to 72°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 11.8mph
  • It rains a total of 1.1in, over 1 day(s).

Should we swim in Hermanus in december?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Hermanus in december is cool

Swimming in december on the beaches of Hermanus is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 70°F, it can also be as low as 64°F! Note that the average is 67°F.

Note also that in december, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 69°F, 1in of precipitation (over 1 days) and 75.15 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Hermanus in december

December
Average sea temperature 67°F
Minimum sea temperature 64°F
Maximum sea temperature 70°F
Average outside temperature 70°F
Maximum outside temperature 72°F
Minimum outside temperature 67°F
Wind speed 17.4mph
Wind temperature 67°F
Precipitation 1.1in
Number of days of rain 1 jour(s)
(4%)
Humidity 76%
Visibility in kilometers 9.64km
Cloud cover 30%
Our opinion cool swimming

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in december65°F68°Fcool swimming
Durban in december77°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in december71°F74°Fpleasant swimming
Coffee Bay in december76°F79°Fpleasant swimming
East London in december75°F77°Fpleasant swimming
George in december68°F70°Fcool swimming
Margate in december76°F79°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in december62°F66°Fcold swimming
Richards Bay in december78°F80°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in december77°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Knysna in december68°F72°Fcool swimming
Mossel Bay in december68°F70°Fcool swimming
Plettenberg Bay in december68°F72°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in december: sea temperature by city

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