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

Average sea temperature in Melbourne in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 61°F

Average: 64°F

Maximum: 67°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 61°F to 74°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.9mph
  • It rains a total of 3.4in, over 5 day(s).

Should we swim in Melbourne in december?

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

Swimming in december on the beaches of Melbourne is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 67°F, it can also be as low as 61°F! Note that the average is 64°F.

Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 68°F, 3.4in of precipitation (over 5 days) and 73.37 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Melbourne in december

December
Average sea temperature 64°F
Minimum sea temperature 61°F
Maximum sea temperature 67°F
Average outside temperature 68°F
Maximum outside temperature 76°F
Minimum outside temperature 61°F
Wind speed 11.2mph
Wind temperature 61°F
Precipitation 3.4in
Number of days of rain 5 jour(s)
(15%)
Humidity 74%
Visibility in kilometers 9.33km
Cloud cover 32%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Melbourne

Swim elsewhere in Australia in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Sydney in december72°F76°Fpleasant swimming
Adelaide in december68°F71°Fcool swimming
Brisbane (Queensland) in december79°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Cairns in december84°F86°Fideal swimming
Darwin in december89°F92°Fideal swimming
Perth in december70°F74°Fcool swimming
Fraser Island in december80°F83°Fideal swimming
Gold Coast in december78°F81°Fpleasant swimming
Kangaroo Island in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Port Hedland in december83°F87°Fideal swimming
Port Macquarie in december76°F80°Fpleasant swimming
Streaky Bay in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Warrnambool in december62°F66°Fcold swimming
Eden in december67°F70°Fcool swimming
Fremantle in december70°F74°Fcool swimming
Whitsunday Islands in december83°F85°Fideal swimming
Batemans Bay in december70°F73°Fcool swimming
Bondi beach in december72°F76°Fpleasant swimming
Broome in december86°F89°Fideal swimming
Bundaberg in december80°F83°Fideal swimming

Swim in Australia in december: sea temperature by city

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