Swimming in Australia in december 2024 Sea temperature by city in december

In december in Australia swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

In december in Cairns, Darwin, Fraser Island, Port Hedland, Bamaga (Cape York Peninsula), Cape Tribulation, Dampier, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands, Bowen, Broome, Bundaberg, Cooktown, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Thursday Island, Innisfail, Nhulunbuy, Port Douglas, Tin Can Bay, Townsville, Trinity Beach and Yeppoon, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 86°F and an average of 84°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

As for Sydney, Brisbane (Queensland), Gold Coast, Port Macquarie, Cockatoo Island, Ballina, Bateau Bay, Bondi beach, Buderim, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Forster, Geraldton, Manly beach, Newcastle, Noosaville, Umina and Wollongong, swimming is pleasant in december. The sea water is 72°F on average (min: 68°F/max: 76°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in december in Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Kangaroo Island, Streaky Bay, Baird Bay, Bay of Fires, Bicheno, Dolphin Sands, Eden, Fremantle, St Helens, Batemans Bay, Bunbury, Busselton, Kingscote, Mandurah, Margaret River, Merimbula, Port Lincoln and Port Pirie is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 71°F, it can also go as low as 65°F. Note that the average is 68°F.

Swimming in december in Hobart, Tasmania, Coles Bay, Devonport, Warrnambool, Arthur River, Bridport, Cygnet, George Town, Maria Island, Port Arthur, Port Campbell National Park, Smithton, Southwest National Park, Wynyard and Geelong is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 57°F/max: 64°F).