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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:

67.5 °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 67.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 73.0°F on December 31, 2015.

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 67.5°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2023 2022
Dec 1 66.5°F 68.2°F 68.4°F
Dec 2 66.4°F 67.7°F 68.5°F
Dec 3 66.5°F 66.3°F 67.5°F
Dec 4 66.5°F 66.8°F 67.8°F
Dec 5 66.6°F 67.0°F 67.8°F
Dec 6 66.4°F 66.9°F 66.8°F
Dec 7 66.6°F 66.2°F 67.2°F
Dec 8 66.9°F 67.0°F 67.0°F
Dec 9 67.1°F 66.5°F 68.3°F
Dec 10 67.3°F 66.3°F 69.9°F
Dec 11 67.3°F 66.9°F 70.5°F
Dec 12 67.5°F 68.0°F 69.6°F
Dec 13 66.6°F 66.7°F 67.8°F
Dec 14 66.9°F 66.6°F 69.8°F
Dec 15 67.1°F 65.8°F 70.8°F
Dec 16 66.8°F 65.5°F 69.7°F
Dec 17 66.8°F 65.7°F 71.4°F
Dec 18 67.5°F 67.3°F 71.0°F
Dec 19 67.2°F 66.8°F 70.2°F
Dec 20 67.5°F 67.1°F 71.1°F
Dec 21 68.0°F 68.2°F 70.1°F
Dec 22 68.1°F 69.1°F 70.4°F
Dec 23 68.4°F 68.6°F 69.7°F
Dec 24 68.6°F 67.4°F 69.6°F
Dec 25 68.3°F 68.2°F 70.2°F
Dec 26 68.7°F 68.9°F 69.4°F
Dec 27 69.2°F 68.1°F 70.0°F
Dec 28 68.9°F 67.3°F 70.3°F
Dec 29 69.0°F 66.9°F 70.3°F
Dec 30 69.3°F 69.1°F 70.0°F
Dec 31 69.2°F 68.8°F 70.5°F

Sea water temperature in Port Elizabeth by month

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 68.8°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 64.9°F. And in January, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 69.8°F.