Swim in San Diego in december 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in december?

Average sea temperature in San Diego in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 59°F

Average: 61°F

Maximum: 63°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 55°F to 66°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 8.1mph
  • It rains a total of 2.6in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in San Diego in december?

No... The water temperature in San Diego in december is cold

Swimming in San Diego in december is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 61°F (minimum: 59°F - maximum: 63°F).

Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 60°F, 2.6in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 64.37 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in San Diego in december

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
Wind speed 8.7mph
Wind temperature 56°F
Precipitation 2.6in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(9%)
Humidity 65%
Visibility in kilometers 9.71km
Cloud cover 22%
Our opinion cold swimming

Swim elsewhere in California in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Los Angeles in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
San Francisco in december55°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Big Sur in december56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Carmel-by-the-Sea in december56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Eureka in december53°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Half Moon Bay in december55°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Hollywood in december61°F62°Fcold swimming
Malibu in december60°F61°Fcold swimming
Mendocino in december54°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Morro Bay in december58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Oakland in december55°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Pismo Beach in december58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
San Clemente in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Santa Barbara in december59°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Santa Cruz California in december56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Santa Monica in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Ventura in december59°F61°Fcold swimming
Bodega Bay in december54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Carlsbad in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Huntington Beach in december61°F63°Fcold swimming

Swim in California in december: sea temperature by city

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