Port Elizabeth in December
Find out everything about the water temperature in Port Elizabeth 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:
61.8 °F
Average:
67.8 °F
Maximum:
73.0 °F
Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth in December
In the city of Port Elizabeth, the month of December is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 61.8°F on December 19, 2017, with an average temperature being 67.8°F and a maximum temperature reaching 73.0°F on December 31, 2015.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 66.7°F | 68.8°F | 68.2°F |
| Dec 2 | 66.7°F | 68.9°F | 67.7°F |
| Dec 3 | 66.8°F | 69.6°F | 66.3°F |
| Dec 4 | 66.8°F | 69.5°F | 66.8°F |
| Dec 5 | 66.8°F | 69.3°F | 67.0°F |
| Dec 6 | 66.7°F | 69.7°F | 66.9°F |
| Dec 7 | 66.9°F | 69.6°F | 66.2°F |
| Dec 8 | 67.2°F | 69.9°F | 67.0°F |
| Dec 9 | 67.4°F | 70.8°F | 66.5°F |
| Dec 10 | 67.7°F | 71.5°F | 66.3°F |
| Dec 11 | 67.7°F | 72.5°F | 66.9°F |
| Dec 12 | 67.9°F | 72.2°F | 68.0°F |
| Dec 13 | 67.1°F | 72.4°F | 66.7°F |
| Dec 14 | 67.4°F | 72.2°F | 66.6°F |
| Dec 15 | 67.5°F | 72.0°F | 65.8°F |
| Dec 16 | 67.3°F | 72.9°F | 65.5°F |
| Dec 17 | 67.3°F | 71.9°F | 65.7°F |
| Dec 18 | 67.9°F | 71.7°F | 67.3°F |
| Dec 19 | 67.6°F | 71.3°F | 66.8°F |
| Dec 20 | 67.7°F | 70.1°F | 67.0°F |
| Dec 21 | 68.3°F | 71.2°F | 68.2°F |
| Dec 22 | 68.1°F | 70.2°F | 69.1°F |
| Dec 23 | 68.4°F | 70.4°F | 68.6°F |
| Dec 24 | 68.6°F | 70.7°F | 67.4°F |
| Dec 25 | 68.3°F | 70.4°F | 68.2°F |
| Dec 26 | 68.7°F | 70.7°F | 68.9°F |
| Dec 27 | 69.2°F | 71.3°F | 68.1°F |
| Dec 28 | 68.9°F | 70.9°F | 67.3°F |
| Dec 29 | 69.0°F | 71.1°F | 66.9°F |
| Dec 30 | 69.3°F | 71.4°F | 69.1°F |
| Dec 31 | 69.2°F | 71.3°F | 68.8°F |
In an average year, Port Elizabeth offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Port Elizabeth was recorded on February 14, 2021, reaching a 75.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on June 24, 2023, dipping to 57.7°F. The average readings by season are 68.9°F in Winter, 66.2°F in Spring, 62.5°F in Summer, and 63.9°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in December is slightly warmer than November's average of 65.0°F. And in January, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 69.8°F.