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

Average sea temperature in Nelson in december 2024.

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

Minimum: 59°F

Average: 62°F

Maximum: 66°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in december:

  • Outside temperature: 54°F to 68°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 7.5mph
  • It rains a total of 5.5in, over 6 day(s).

Should we swim in Nelson in december?

No... The water temperature in Nelson in december is cold

Swimming in Nelson in december is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 62°F (minimum: 59°F - maximum: 66°F).

Note also that in december, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 61°F, 5.5in of precipitation (over 6 days) and 86.39 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Nelson in december

December
Average sea temperature 62°F
Minimum sea temperature 59°F
Maximum sea temperature 66°F
Average outside temperature 61°F
Maximum outside temperature 68°F
Minimum outside temperature 56°F
Wind speed 9.9mph
Wind temperature 54°F
Precipitation 5.5in
Number of days of rain 6 jour(s)
(19%)
Humidity 87%
Visibility in kilometers 9.04km
Cloud cover 35%
Our opinion cold swimming

Chart of the tides in december 2024

Tide times in december 2024 in Nelson

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
Napier in december65°F68°Fcool 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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