Swimming in Los Angeles in december 2024: Average sea temperature in december and tide times in december 2024

Average sea temperature in Los Angeles in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 59°F

Average: 61°F

Maximum: 63°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 53°F to 67°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 6.8mph
  • It rains a total of 2.9in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Los Angeles in december?

No... The water temperature in Los Angeles in december is cold

Swimming in Los Angeles in december is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 61°F (minimum: 59°F - maximum: 63°F).

Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 60°F, 2.9in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 56.15 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Los Angeles in december

December
Average sea temperature 61°F
Minimum sea temperature 59°F
Maximum sea temperature 63°F
Average outside temperature 61°F
Maximum outside temperature 67°F
Minimum outside temperature 54°F
Wind speed 8.7mph
Wind temperature 52°F
Precipitation 2.9in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(8%)
Humidity 57%
Visibility in kilometers 9.66km
Cloud cover 21%
Our opinion cold swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Los Angeles

Swim elsewhere in California in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
San Francisco in december55°F57°Ffreezing swimming
San Diego in december61°F63°Fcold swimming
Big Sur in december56°F58°Ffreezing swimming
Carmel-by-the-Sea 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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