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Warmest sea temperature in Canada in December

Where the sea is warmest across Canada during December, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. English Bay (British Columbia, Canada) tops the list at around 9°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    English Bay
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  2. 2
    Ambleside Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  3. 3
    Cates Park
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  4. 4
    Long Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  5. 5
    China Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  6. 6
    Sombrio Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  7. 7
    Willows Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  8. 8
    Qualicum Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  9. 9
    Parksville Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  10. 10
    White Rock Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  11. 11
    Crescent Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  12. 12
    Centennial Beach
    British Columbia · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    9°C
    December average
  13. 13
    Florencia Bay
    Vancouver Island · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  14. 14
    China Beach
    Vancouver Island · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  15. 15
    Qualicum Beach
    Vancouver Island · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  16. 16
    Miracle Beach
    Vancouver Island · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  17. 17
    Kye Bay
    Vancouver Island · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  18. 18
    Rebecca Spit
    Vancouver Island · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  19. 19
    Tribune Bay
    Vancouver Island · Canada · Pacific Ocean
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  20. 20
    Sauble Beach
    Ontario Huron · Canada · Lake Huron
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  21. 21
    Wasaga Beach
    Ontario Huron · Canada · Lake Huron
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  22. 22
    Grand Bend Beach
    Ontario Huron · Canada · Lake Huron
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  23. 23
    Ipperwash Beach
    Ontario Huron · Canada · Lake Huron
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  24. 24
    Port Elgin Beach
    Ontario Huron · Canada · Lake Huron
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average
  25. 25
    Southampton Beach
    Ontario Huron · Canada · Lake Huron
    Cold — wetsuit strongly recommended
    5°C
    December average

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Canada in December — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Canada in December?
English Bay in Canada has the warmest sea in Canada in December, averaging about 9.0 °C. Ambleside Beach (9.0 °C) and Cates Park follow close behind.
How many beaches in Canada are warm enough to swim in December?
None of the top 25 ranked beaches in Canada 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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