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

Average sea temperature in Elounda in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 63°F

Average: 66°F

Maximum: 68°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 55°F to 58°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 6.8mph
  • It rains a total of 1.5in, over 2 day(s).

Should we swim in Elounda in december?

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

Swimming in december on the beaches of Elounda is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 68°F, it can also be as low as 63°F! Note that the average is 66°F.

Note also that in december, the climate is tolerable with an average outside temperature of 57°F, 1.5in of precipitation (over 2 days) and 74.24 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Elounda in december

December
Average sea temperature 66°F
Minimum sea temperature 63°F
Maximum sea temperature 68°F
Average outside temperature 58°F
Maximum outside temperature 59°F
Minimum outside temperature 56°F
Wind speed 14.3mph
Wind temperature 52°F
Precipitation 1.5in
Number of days of rain 2 jour(s)
(6%)
Humidity 75%
Visibility in kilometers 9.83km
Cloud cover 27%
Our opinion cool swimming

Swim elsewhere in Crete in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Heraklion in december65°F68°Fcool swimming
Chania in december65°F68°Fcool swimming
Matala in december65°F69°Fcool swimming
Agia Galini in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Agia Pelagia in december65°F68°Fcool swimming
Ierapetra in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Loutro in december65°F69°Fcool swimming
Plaka in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Plakias in december65°F69°Fcool swimming
Réthymnon in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Sougia in december65°F68°Fcool swimming
Stalís in december65°F68°Fcool swimming

Swim in Crete in december: sea temperature by city

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