Swimming in California in december 2024 Sea temperature by city in december
Do you want to go to the beach in California in december 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in december in California by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.
Sea temperature in California in december 2024
Here, find the average sea temperature in California in december in several coastal cities.
Los Angeles
San Francisco
55°F
min: 53°F / max: 57°F
details about the sea temperature in San Francisco in decemberSan Diego
Big Sur
Cambria
Carmel-by-the-Sea
56°F
min: 55°F / max: 58°F
details about the sea temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in decemberChannel Islands National Park
59°F
min: 58°F / max: 60°F
details about the sea temperature in Channel Islands National Park in decemberCrescent City
52°F
min: 49°F / max: 56°F
details about the sea temperature in Crescent City in decemberEncinitas
Eureka
Gaviota
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
55°F
min: 53°F / max: 57°F
details about the sea temperature in Golden Gate National Recreation Area in decemberGualala
Half Moon Bay
55°F
min: 53°F / max: 57°F
details about the sea temperature in Half Moon Bay in decemberHollywood
Jenner
Klamath
Malibu
Manhattan Beach
61°F
min: 59°F / max: 63°F
details about the sea temperature in Manhattan Beach in decemberMcKinleyville
53°F
min: 49°F / max: 56°F
details about the sea temperature in McKinleyville in decemberWhere should you go swimming in California in the month of december?
Swimming in California in december is cold (in the best case scenario)
In december in California swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:
Swimming in december in Los Angeles , San Diego, Encinitas, Hollywood, Malibu and Manhattan Beach is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 59°F/max: 63°F).
Forget about swimming in San Francisco, Big Sur, Cambria, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Channel Islands National Park, Crescent City, Eureka, Gaviota, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Gualala, Half Moon Bay, Jenner, Klamath and McKinleyville in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 53°F (and only 57°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!
Where to go swimming in California in december: the map of sea temperatures
Water temperature and seasonal norms in december
Los Angeles
December | |||
Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 63°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 61°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 67°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 54°F | ||
Precipitation | 2.9in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (8%) | ||
Cloud cover | 21% | ||
Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in Los Angeles in december
San Francisco
December | |||
Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 53°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 57°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 54°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 59°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 49°F | ||
Precipitation | 2.5in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 4 jour(s) (13%) | ||
Cloud cover | 33% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in San Francisco in december
San Diego
December | |||
Average sea temperature | 61°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 59°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 63°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 61°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 67°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 56°F | ||
Precipitation | 2.6in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (9%) | ||
Cloud cover | 22% | ||
Our opinion | cold swimming |
More information on swimming in San Diego in december
Big Sur
December | |||
Average sea temperature | 56°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 54°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 58°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 54°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 59°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 50°F | ||
Precipitation | 4.3in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 5 jour(s) (17%) | ||
Cloud cover | 31% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Big Sur in december
Cambria
December | |||
Average sea temperature | 58°F | ||
Minimum sea temperature | 56°F | ||
Maximum sea temperature | 60°F | ||
Average outside temperature | 56°F | ||
Maximum outside temperature | 61°F | ||
Minimum outside temperature | 49°F | ||
Precipitation | 2.4in | ||
Number of days of precipitation | 3 jour(s) (10%) | ||
Cloud cover | 26% | ||
Our opinion | freezing swimming |
More information on swimming in Cambria in december
List of coastal cities in California
Los Angeles in december | cold swimming |
San Francisco in december | freezing swimming |
San Diego in december | cold swimming |
Big Sur in december | freezing swimming |
Cambria in december | freezing swimming |
Carmel-by-the-Sea in december | freezing swimming |
Channel Islands National Park in december | freezing swimming |
Crescent City in december | freezing swimming |
Encinitas in december | cold swimming |
Eureka in december | freezing swimming |
Gaviota in december | freezing swimming |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area in december | freezing swimming |
Gualala in december | freezing swimming |
Half Moon Bay in december | freezing swimming |
Hollywood in december | cold swimming |
Jenner in december | freezing swimming |
Klamath in december | freezing swimming |
Malibu in december | cold swimming |
Manhattan Beach in december | cold swimming |
McKinleyville in december | freezing swimming |