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

Average sea temperature in Sarasota in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 66°F

Average: 70°F

Maximum: 73°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 62°F to 73°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 10.6mph
  • It rains a total of 2.7in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Sarasota in december?

Yes... and no. The water temperature in Sarasota in december is cool

Swimming in december on the beaches of Sarasota is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 73°F, it can also be as low as 66°F! Note that the average is 70°F.

Note also that in december, the climate is perfect with an average outside temperature of 68°F, 2.7in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 83.62 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Sarasota in december

December
Average sea temperature 70°F
Minimum sea temperature 66°F
Maximum sea temperature 73°F
Average outside temperature 68°F
Maximum outside temperature 74°F
Minimum outside temperature 63°F
Wind speed 12.4mph
Wind temperature 63°F
Precipitation 2.7in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(10%)
Humidity 84%
Visibility in kilometers 9.69km
Cloud cover 29%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Sarasota

Swim elsewhere in Florida in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Miami in december77°F79°Fpleasant swimming
Key West in december75°F77°Fpleasant swimming
St. Augustine in december68°F72°Fcool swimming
Tampa in december69°F73°Fcool swimming
Anna Maria Island in december69°F73°Fcool swimming
Boynton Beach in december77°F79°Fpleasant swimming
Captiva Island in december70°F73°Fpleasant swimming
Clearwater in december69°F72°Fcool swimming
Cocoa Beach in december74°F77°Fpleasant swimming
Fort Lauderdale in december77°F79°Fpleasant swimming
Fort Pierce in december76°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Fort Walton Beach in december67°F71°Fcool swimming
Jacksonville in december65°F69°Fcool swimming
Key Largo in december77°F79°Fpleasant swimming
New Smyrna Beach in december73°F76°Fpleasant swimming
Sanibel Island in december70°F74°Fpleasant swimming
St Petersburg in december69°F72°Fcool swimming
Vero Beach in december75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Daytona Beach in december72°F75°Fpleasant swimming
Fernandina Beach in december65°F69°Fcool swimming
Fort Myers in december72°F74°Fpleasant swimming

Swim in Florida in december: sea temperature by city

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