Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Chios in December

The sea around Chios averages 19°C in December, usually between 18°C and 20°C. That is cool: fine for a quick swim, many people find it chilly.

Average19°CCool
Usual range18°C–20°C80% of readings
vs November−1.2°cooler
vs January−1.1°cooler next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: June–September.

December in recent years

202320°C
202418°C
202520°C

Nearby in December

Ikaria19°C85 km
Lesbos18°C88 km
Samos20°C97 km
Tinos18°C121 km
Mykonos18°C122 km
Andros18°C123 km

Beaches in Chios

34 of 34 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.