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Coldest sea temperature in Costa Brava in December
Where the sea is coolest across Costa Brava during December, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Platja d'Aro (Costa Brava, Spain) is the coolest at around 16°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.
- 1Platja d'AroCosta Brava · Spain · Mediterranean SeaCool — shorty wetsuit recommended16°CDecember average
- 2Cala Sa TunaCosta Brava · Spain · Mediterranean SeaCool — shorty wetsuit recommended16°CDecember average
- 3Cala PolaCosta Brava · Spain · Mediterranean SeaCool — shorty wetsuit recommended16°CDecember average
- 4Cala MontjoiCosta Brava · Spain · Mediterranean SeaCool — shorty wetsuit recommended16°CDecember average
- 5Platja de Sant PolCosta Brava · Spain · Mediterranean SeaCool — shorty wetsuit recommended16°CDecember average
- 6Platja de PalsCosta Brava · Spain · Mediterranean SeaCool — shorty wetsuit recommended16°CDecember average
- 7Cala EstretaCosta Brava · Spain · Mediterranean SeaCool — shorty wetsuit recommended16°CDecember average
- 8Platja de LloretCosta Brava · Spain · Mediterranean SeaCool — shorty wetsuit recommended16°CDecember average
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Costa Brava in December — frequently asked questions
- Where is the sea coldest in Costa Brava in December?
- Platja d'Aro in Spain has the coldest sea in Costa Brava in December, averaging about 16.0 °C. Cala Sa Tuna (16.0 °C) and Cala Pola are the next coolest.
- How many beaches in Costa Brava are warm enough to swim in December?
- None of the top 8 ranked beaches in Costa Brava reach 22 °C in December, so a wetsuit is recommended for anything longer than a quick dip.
- How are these December sea temperatures calculated?
- Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical December rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.
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