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Warmest sea temperature in Europe in December

Where the sea is warmest across Europe during December, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Konnos Bay (Famagusta, Cyprus) tops the list at around 20°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

  1. 1
    Konnos Bay
    Famagusta · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  2. 2
    Makronissos
    Famagusta · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  3. 3
    Coral Bay
    Paphos · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  4. 4
    Lara Beach
    Paphos · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  5. 5
    Geroskipou Beach
    Paphos · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  6. 6
    Lady's Mile
    Limassol · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  7. 7
    Pissouri
    Limassol · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  8. 8
    Mackenzie Beach
    Larnaca · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  9. 9
    Pervolia Beach
    Larnaca · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  10. 10
    Governor's Beach
    Limassol · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  11. 11
    Curium Beach
    Limassol · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  12. 12
    Alagadi Beach
    North Cyprus · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  13. 13
    Karpaz Golden Beach
    North Cyprus · Cyprus · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    20°C
    December average
  14. 14
    Ölüdeniz
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    December average
  15. 15
    Kaputaş
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    December average
  16. 16
    Konyaaltı
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    December average
  17. 17
    Cleopatra Beach
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    December average
  18. 18
    Iztuzu
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    December average
  19. 19
    Çıralı
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    December average
  20. 20
    Butterfly Valley
    Turkish Riviera · Turkey · Mediterranean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    December average
  21. 21
    Altınkum
    Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    December average
  22. 22
    Akyaka Beach
    Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    December average
  23. 23
    Iztuzu
    Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    December average
  24. 24
    Çeşme Ilıca
    Aegean Turkey · Turkey · Aegean Sea
    Mild — fine for a swim, cool at first
    18°C
    December average
  25. 25
    Falassarna
    Crete · Greece · Aegean Sea
    Cool — shorty wetsuit recommended
    17°C
    December average

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Europe in December — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Europe in December?
Konnos Bay in Cyprus has the warmest sea in Europe in December, averaging about 20.0 °C. Makronissos (20.0 °C) and Coral Bay follow close behind.
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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