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Cork in December

Find out everything about the water temperature in Cork in December. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in December for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in December
Minimum:

48.0 °F

Average:

50.5 °F

Maximum:

53.1 °F

Sea water temperature in Cork in December

In the city of Cork, the month of December is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 48.0°F on December 23, 2021, with an average temperature being 50.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 53.1°F on December 1, 2014.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In December, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 50.5°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2023 2022
Dec 1 51.7°F 51.7°F 51.4°F
Dec 2 51.6°F 51.7°F 51.5°F
Dec 3 51.6°F 51.5°F 51.5°F
Dec 4 51.5°F 51.4°F 51.5°F
Dec 5 51.4°F 51.1°F 51.5°F
Dec 6 51.3°F 51.0°F 51.5°F
Dec 7 51.2°F 50.9°F 51.3°F
Dec 8 51.1°F 50.5°F 51.0°F
Dec 9 50.9°F 50.4°F 50.8°F
Dec 10 50.8°F 50.4°F 50.7°F
Dec 11 50.8°F 50.3°F 50.5°F
Dec 12 50.7°F 50.3°F 50.3°F
Dec 13 50.5°F 50.3°F 50.2°F
Dec 14 50.5°F 50.3°F 50.1°F
Dec 15 50.5°F 50.3°F 50.1°F
Dec 16 50.3°F 50.1°F 49.9°F
Dec 17 50.3°F 50.0°F 49.9°F
Dec 18 50.1°F 50.0°F 50.0°F
Dec 19 50.1°F 50.0°F 50.0°F
Dec 20 50.3°F 50.2°F 49.8°F
Dec 21 50.1°F 50.1°F 49.8°F
Dec 22 50.0°F 50.2°F 49.8°F
Dec 23 49.8°F 50.1°F 49.7°F
Dec 24 49.8°F 50.3°F 49.6°F
Dec 25 49.9°F 50.3°F 49.6°F
Dec 26 49.9°F 50.2°F 49.6°F
Dec 27 49.8°F 50.0°F 49.6°F
Dec 28 49.8°F 49.9°F 49.5°F
Dec 29 49.8°F 49.8°F 49.5°F
Dec 30 49.9°F 49.9°F 49.5°F
Dec 31 49.9°F 49.9°F 49.6°F

Sea water temperature in Cork by month

In an average year, Cork offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Cork was recorded on July 27, 2021, reaching a 66.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 22, 2018, dipping to 44.9°F. The average readings by season are 49.1°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 59.5°F in Summer, and 56.7°F in Autumn. December's average temperature is a slight drop from November's average of 53.3°F. In January, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 48.9°F.