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

Average sea temperature in Ierapetra in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 63°F

Average: 66°F

Maximum: 69°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 57°F to 62°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 8.1mph
  • It rains a total of 3.1in, over 4 day(s).

Should we swim in Ierapetra in december?

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

Swimming in december on the beaches of Ierapetra is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 69°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 good with an average outside temperature of 59°F, 3.1in of precipitation (over 4 days) and 76.54 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Ierapetra in december

December
Average sea temperature 66°F
Minimum sea temperature 63°F
Maximum sea temperature 69°F
Average outside temperature 59°F
Maximum outside temperature 63°F
Minimum outside temperature 58°F
Wind speed 14.3mph
Wind temperature 56°F
Precipitation 3.1in
Number of days of rain 4 jour(s)
(13%)
Humidity 77%
Visibility in kilometers 9.67km
Cloud cover 29%
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
Elounda in december66°F68°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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