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

Average sea temperature in Akaroa in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 54°F

Average: 58°F

Maximum: 62°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 54°F to 68°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 6.8mph
  • It rains a total of 2.1in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Akaroa in december?

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

You won't be able to swim in Akaroa in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 54°F (and only 62°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Akaroa this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 61°F, 2.1in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 82.97 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Akaroa in december

December
Average sea temperature 58°F
Minimum sea temperature 54°F
Maximum sea temperature 62°F
Average outside temperature 61°F
Maximum outside temperature 68°F
Minimum outside temperature 56°F
Wind speed 14.3mph
Wind temperature 52°F
Precipitation 2.1in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(10%)
Humidity 83%
Visibility in kilometers 9.35km
Cloud cover 39%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Akaroa

Swim elsewhere in New Zealand in december

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Auckland in december66°F68°Fcool swimming
Christchurch in december58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Dunedin in december55°F59°Ffreezing swimming
Wellington in december61°F64°Fcold swimming
Tauranga in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Cathedral Cove in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Invercargill in december58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Napier in december65°F68°Fcool swimming
Nelson in december62°F66°Fcold swimming
Stewart Island in december58°F60°Ffreezing swimming
Waiheke Island in december66°F68°Fcool swimming
Blenheim in december61°F65°Fcold swimming
Greymouth in december63°F67°Fcold swimming
New Plymouth in december63°F67°Fcool swimming
Picton in december61°F65°Fcold swimming
Timaru in december59°F63°Ffreezing swimming

Swim in New Zealand in december: sea temperature by city

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