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East London in December

Find out everything about the water temperature in East London 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:

61.1 °F

Average:

69.2 °F

Maximum:

74.8 °F

Sea water temperature in East London in December

In the city of East London, the month of December is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 61.1°F on December 31, 2025, with an average temperature being 69.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 74.8°F on December 16, 2024.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. In December, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 69.2°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2025 2024
Dec 1 68.6°F 64.1°F 70.6°F
Dec 2 68.3°F 65.6°F 71.1°F
Dec 3 68.2°F 66.5°F 69.2°F
Dec 4 67.9°F 66.3°F 70.6°F
Dec 5 68.6°F 65.0°F 71.8°F
Dec 6 68.3°F 65.5°F 69.9°F
Dec 7 68.0°F 64.5°F 69.6°F
Dec 8 68.5°F 65.4°F 70.4°F
Dec 9 69.0°F 67.4°F 72.0°F
Dec 10 69.3°F 66.3°F 71.7°F
Dec 11 69.5°F 63.9°F 71.8°F
Dec 12 69.6°F 63.9°F 72.9°F
Dec 13 69.9°F 63.5°F 73.8°F
Dec 14 69.5°F 63.0°F 73.6°F
Dec 15 69.1°F 63.6°F 74.0°F
Dec 16 69.1°F 65.7°F 74.8°F
Dec 17 69.6°F 66.8°F 74.7°F
Dec 18 70.0°F 67.6°F 74.5°F
Dec 19 70.1°F 66.2°F 74.2°F
Dec 20 70.8°F 68.8°F 73.0°F
Dec 21 70.4°F 69.4°F 73.1°F
Dec 22 70.3°F 69.6°F 73.0°F
Dec 23 69.0°F 66.5°F 73.0°F
Dec 24 69.2°F 66.5°F 73.6°F
Dec 25 69.3°F 65.7°F 73.7°F
Dec 26 69.1°F 65.7°F 71.0°F
Dec 27 68.9°F 66.4°F 69.9°F
Dec 28 69.2°F 66.9°F 70.3°F
Dec 29 69.1°F 64.0°F 70.7°F
Dec 30 69.1°F 62.2°F 69.8°F
Dec 31 69.1°F 61.1°F 65.8°F

Sea water temperature in East London by month

In East London, there are only 2 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming. The warmest water in East London was recorded on February 14, 2019, reaching a 76.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on June 14, 2021, dipping to 59.1°F. The average readings by season are 70.9°F in Winter, 70.7°F in Spring, 65.8°F in Summer, and 65.9°F in Autumn. The average temperature in December is slightly warmer than November's average of 67.2°F. And in January, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 71.1°F.