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

Average sea temperature in Dunedin in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 52°F

Average: 55°F

Maximum: 59°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 53°F to 59°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 6.2mph
  • It rains a total of 3.4in, over 5 day(s).

Should we swim in Dunedin in december?

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

You won't be able to swim in Dunedin in december! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 52°F (and only 59°F at best)! Our advice: if you are going to Dunedin this month, plan to sightsee and forget the beach!

Note also that in december, the climate is tolerable with an average outside temperature of 56°F, 3.4in of precipitation (over 5 days) and 83.56 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Dunedin in december

December
Average sea temperature 55°F
Minimum sea temperature 52°F
Maximum sea temperature 59°F
Average outside temperature 56°F
Maximum outside temperature 59°F
Minimum outside temperature 54°F
Wind speed 16.8mph
Wind temperature 50°F
Precipitation 3.4in
Number of days of rain 5 jour(s)
(17%)
Humidity 84%
Visibility in kilometers 9.45km
Cloud cover 43%
Our opinion freezing swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Dunedin

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
Wellington in december61°F64°Fcold swimming
Tauranga in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Akaroa in december58°F62°Ffreezing 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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