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

Average sea temperature in Napier in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 61°F

Average: 65°F

Maximum: 68°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 59°F to 68°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.3mph
  • It rains a total of 2in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Napier in december?

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

Swimming in december on the beaches of Napier is possible but the sea water is cool. So even though the sea temperature sometimes climbs to 68°F, it can also be as low as 61°F! Note that the average is 65°F.

Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 64°F, 2in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 81.16 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Napier in december

December
Average sea temperature 65°F
Minimum sea temperature 61°F
Maximum sea temperature 68°F
Average outside temperature 65°F
Maximum outside temperature 68°F
Minimum outside temperature 59°F
Wind speed 13.1mph
Wind temperature 59°F
Precipitation 2in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(9%)
Humidity 82%
Visibility in kilometers 9.56km
Cloud cover 35%
Our opinion cool swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Napier

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
Akaroa in december58°F62°Ffreezing swimming
Cathedral Cove in december66°F69°Fcool swimming
Invercargill in december58°F60°Ffreezing 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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