Swimming in Carmel-by-the-Sea in december 2024: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2024

Average sea temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in december 2024.

In december, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea is:

Minimum: 55°F

Average: 56°F

Maximum: 58°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 50°F to 58°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 5mph
  • It rains a total of 4.3in, over 5 day(s).

Should we swim in Carmel-by-the-Sea in december?

No... The water temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea in december is freezing

You won't be able to swim in Carmel-by-the-Sea in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 55°F (and only 58°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Carmel-by-the-Sea this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in december, the climate is tolerable with an average outside temperature of 54°F, 4.2in of precipitation (over 5 days) and 75.48 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Carmel-by-the-Sea in december

December
Average sea temperature 56°F
Minimum sea temperature 55°F
Maximum sea temperature 58°F
Average outside temperature 54°F
Maximum outside temperature 59°F
Minimum outside temperature 50°F
Wind speed 10.6mph
Wind temperature 47°F
Precipitation 4.3in
Number of days of rain 5 jour(s)
(17%)
Humidity 76%
Visibility in kilometers 9.4km
Cloud cover 31%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Swim elsewhere in California in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Los Angeles in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
San Francisco in december55°F57°Ffreezing swimming
San Diego in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Big Sur in december56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Eureka in december53°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Half Moon Bay in december55°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Hollywood in december61°F62°Fcold swimming
Malibu in december60°F61°Fcold swimming
Mendocino in december54°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Morro Bay in december58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Oakland in december55°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Pismo Beach in december58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
San Clemente in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Santa Barbara in december59°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Santa Cruz California in december56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Santa Monica in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Ventura in december59°F61°Fcold swimming
Bodega Bay in december54°F57°Ffreezing swimming
Carlsbad in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Huntington Beach in december61°F63°Fcold swimming

Swim in California in december: sea temperature by city

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