Santa Rosa Beach — Water Temperature in December

Water Temperature Range

17°C

minimum

20°C

average

23°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2025	2024	2023	2022
DEC 1	21°C	21°C	22°C	21°C
DEC 2	21°C	21°C	23°C	20°C
DEC 3	21°C	21°C	22°C	20°C
DEC 4	21°C	21°C	21°C	20°C
DEC 5	21°C	20°C	22°C	20°C
DEC 6	21°C	20°C	21°C	21°C
DEC 7	20°C	20°C	21°C	20°C
DEC 8	21°C	20°C	22°C	20°C
DEC 9	20°C	19°C	21°C	22°C
DEC 10	20°C	20°C	20°C	21°C
DEC 11	20°C	19°C	20°C	19°C
DEC 12	20°C	19°C	20°C	20°C
DEC 13	20°C	19°C	20°C	19°C
DEC 14	20°C	19°C	20°C	20°C
DEC 15	20°C	19°C	20°C	20°C
DEC 16	20°C	19°C	20°C	19°C
DEC 17	20°C	19°C	20°C	19°C
DEC 18	20°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
DEC 19	20°C	19°C	20°C	19°C
DEC 20	19°C	18°C	20°C	18°C
DEC 21	20°C	19°C	20°C	19°C
DEC 22	20°C	18°C	21°C	18°C
DEC 23	19°C	18°C	20°C	18°C
DEC 24	19°C	19°C	20°C	18°C
DEC 25	19°C	18°C	20°C	18°C
DEC 26	19°C	18°C	20°C	18°C
DEC 27	19°C	18°C	20°C	18°C
DEC 28	19°C	18°C	20°C	18°C
DEC 29	18°C	18°C	18°C	18°C
DEC 30	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
DEC 31	18°C	19°C	19°C	18°C

December: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

7°C

Average Day Air Temperature

18°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

112 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

5 hrs

Average Wind Speed

12 km/h

Average Humidity

75%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming can feel slightly cool at first but still quite doable. It’s more comfortable if the sun is out, and you may want a towel or hoodie right after.