Swimming in Belfast in december 2024: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2024

Average sea temperature in Belfast in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Belfast is:

Minimum: 49°F

Average: 51°F

Maximum: 54°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 41°F to 46°F
  • Most common weather: "Cloudy"
  • The wind blows at 0.6mph
  • It rains a total of 4.3in, over 7 day(s).

Should we swim in Belfast in december?

No... The water temperature in Belfast in december is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Belfast in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 49°F (and only 54°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Belfast this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in december, the climate is very bad with an average outside temperature of 43°F, 4.2in of precipitation (over 7 days) and 90.25 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Belfast in december

December
Average sea temperature 51°F
Minimum sea temperature 49°F
Maximum sea temperature 54°F
Average outside temperature 45°F
Maximum outside temperature 47°F
Minimum outside temperature 41°F
Wind speed 16.2mph
Wind temperature 34°F
Precipitation 4.3in
Number of days of rain 7 jour(s)
(21%)
Humidity 91%
Visibility in kilometers 8.75km
Cloud cover 59%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Belfast

Swim elsewhere in Northern Ireland in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Derry (Londonderry) in december52°F54°Ffreezing swimming
Portrush in december52°F53°Ffreezing swimming
Portstewart in december51°F54°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in Northern Ireland in december: sea temperature by city

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