Swimming in South Africa in december 2024 Sea temperature by city in december

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

As for Durban, Port Elizabeth (South Africa), Coffee Bay, East London, Margate, Richards Bay, Ballito (Dolphin Coast), iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Kenton-on-Sea, Port St Johns, Santa Lucia, Sodwana Bay, The Wild Coast, Port Alfred and Port Shepstone, swimming is pleasant in december. The sea water is 77°F on average (min: 74°F/max: 81°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in december in Cape Town, George, Agulhas National Park, Arniston, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Agulhas, Gansbaai, Groot-Jongensfontein, Hermanus, Knysna, Pearly Beach, St Francis Bay, Still Bay, Wilderness, Witsand, Jeffrey's Bay, Mossel Bay, Plettenberg Bay and Saldanha is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 68°F, it can also go as low as 62°F. Note that the average is 65°F.

Swimming in december in Port Nolloth, Hondeklip Bay, Kleinsee and Lepelsfontein is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 62°F (min: 58°F/max: 66°F).