Cartagena in December
Find out everything about the water temperature in Cartagena 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:
59.0 °F
Average:
62.0 °F
Maximum:
65.2 °F
Sea water temperature in Cartagena in December
In the city of Cartagena, the month of December is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 59.0°F on December 3, 2023, with an average temperature being 62.0°F and a maximum temperature reaching 65.2°F on December 1, 2020.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 64.0°F | 64.8°F | 60.3°F |
| Dec 2 | 63.8°F | 64.6°F | 59.5°F |
| Dec 3 | 63.5°F | 64.2°F | 59.0°F |
| Dec 4 | 63.4°F | 64.1°F | 60.2°F |
| Dec 5 | 63.2°F | 63.8°F | 60.7°F |
| Dec 6 | 63.1°F | 63.9°F | 60.7°F |
| Dec 7 | 63.0°F | 64.7°F | 60.8°F |
| Dec 8 | 62.9°F | 64.7°F | 60.9°F |
| Dec 9 | 62.8°F | 63.9°F | 61.6°F |
| Dec 10 | 62.5°F | 63.0°F | 61.3°F |
| Dec 11 | 62.4°F | 62.7°F | 61.4°F |
| Dec 12 | 62.2°F | 62.7°F | 60.8°F |
| Dec 13 | 62.1°F | 62.4°F | 60.7°F |
| Dec 14 | 62.1°F | 62.3°F | 60.1°F |
| Dec 15 | 62.0°F | 62.4°F | 59.5°F |
| Dec 16 | 61.9°F | 62.5°F | 59.9°F |
| Dec 17 | 61.7°F | 62.6°F | 59.8°F |
| Dec 18 | 61.6°F | 62.4°F | 60.0°F |
| Dec 19 | 61.6°F | 62.5°F | 59.7°F |
| Dec 20 | 61.7°F | 62.0°F | 59.8°F |
| Dec 21 | 61.4°F | 61.8°F | 59.8°F |
| Dec 22 | 61.3°F | 61.7°F | 60.0°F |
| Dec 23 | 61.2°F | 61.6°F | 60.1°F |
| Dec 24 | 61.1°F | 61.5°F | 60.3°F |
| Dec 25 | 60.9°F | 61.4°F | 60.0°F |
| Dec 26 | 60.9°F | 61.3°F | 59.7°F |
| Dec 27 | 60.8°F | 61.2°F | 59.4°F |
| Dec 28 | 60.8°F | 61.3°F | 59.7°F |
| Dec 29 | 60.7°F | 61.2°F | 59.7°F |
| Dec 30 | 60.7°F | 61.1°F | 59.6°F |
| Dec 31 | 60.6°F | 61.1°F | 59.2°F |
In Cartagena, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 114 swimming days.
The warmest water in Cartagena was recorded on August 3, 2023, reaching a 83.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 12, 2015, dipping to 56.2°F. The average readings by season are 59.8°F in Winter, 62.0°F in Spring, 76.8°F in Summer, and 72.5°F in Autumn.
December's average temperature is a slight drop from November's average of 66.7°F. In January, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 59.3°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| San Pedro del Pinatar |
61.5°F
|
19mi |
| Torrevieja |
61.8°F
|
31mi |
| Guardamar del Segura |
61.3°F
|
38mi |
| Mojacar |
61.8°F
|
57mi |
| Alicante |
61.4°F
|
58mi |
| Villajoyosa |
61.4°F
|
75mi |
| Benidorm |
61.5°F
|
80mi |
| Altea |
61.6°F
|
86mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Cartagena