Swim in Mossel Bay in december 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in december?

Average sea temperature in Mossel Bay in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 65°F

Average: 68°F

Maximum: 70°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 68°F to 73°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 12.4mph
  • It rains a total of 1.3in, over 1 day(s).

Should we swim in Mossel Bay in december?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Mossel Bay in december is cool

Swimming in december on the beaches of Mossel Bay 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 65°F! Note that the average is 68°F.

Note also that in december, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 70°F, 1.3in of precipitation (over 1 days) and 75.1 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Mossel Bay in december

December
Average sea temperature 68°F
Minimum sea temperature 65°F
Maximum sea temperature 70°F
Average outside temperature 70°F
Maximum outside temperature 74°F
Minimum outside temperature 68°F
Wind speed 15.5mph
Wind temperature 68°F
Precipitation 1.3in
Number of days of rain 1 jour(s)
(4%)
Humidity 76%
Visibility in kilometers 9.58km
Cloud cover 35%
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
Hermanus in december67°F70°Fcool swimming
Knysna in december68°F72°Fcool swimming
Plettenberg Bay in december68°F72°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in december: sea temperature by city

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