Where is the sea coldest in Europe in December?

Tylösand in Sweden has the coldest sea in Europe in December, averaging about 5.0 °C. Skanör (5.0 °C) and Falsterbo are the next coolest.

How many beaches in Europe are warm enough to swim in December?

None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Europe 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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Coldest sea temperature in Europe in December

Where the sea is coolest across Europe during December, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Tylösand (South Coast, Sweden) is the coolest at around 5°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Tylösand
South Coast · Sweden · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
2
Skanör
South Coast · Sweden · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
3
Falsterbo
South Coast · Sweden · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
4
Sudersand
South Coast · Sweden · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
5
Sopot Beach
Pomerania · Poland · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
6
Gdańsk Brzeźno
Pomerania · Poland · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
7
Gdynia Orłowo
Pomerania · Poland · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
8
Łeba
Pomerania · Poland · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
9
Hel Beach
Pomerania · Poland · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
10
Międzyzdroje
Pomerania · Poland · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
11
Pärnu Beach
Estonian Coast · Estonia · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
12
Pirita
Estonian Coast · Estonia · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
13
Jūrmala Beach
Latvian Coast · Latvia · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
14
Liepāja Beach
Latvian Coast · Latvia · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
15
Palanga
Lithuanian Coast · Lithuania · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
16
Nida
Lithuanian Coast · Lithuania · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
17
Haukland
Lofoten · Norway · North Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
18
Yyteri
Finnish Coast · Finland · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
19
Hietaniemi
Finnish Coast · Finland · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
20
Mellbystrand
Halland · Sweden · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
21
Lomma Beach
Skåne · Sweden · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
22
Mölle Beach
Skåne · Sweden · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
23
Arild Beach
Skåne · Sweden · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
24
Knäbäckshusen
Skåne · Sweden · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average
25
Sandhammaren
Skåne · Sweden · Baltic Sea
Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
5°C
December average

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Europe in December — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea coldest in Europe in December?: Tylösand in Sweden has the coldest sea in Europe in December, averaging about 5.0 °C. Skanör (5.0 °C) and Falsterbo are the next coolest.
How many beaches in Europe are warm enough to swim in December?: None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Europe 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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