Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Ikaria in December

The sea around Ikaria averages 19°C in December, usually between 17°C and 21°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average19°CCool
Usual range17°C–21°C80% of readings
vs November−1.8°cooler
vs January−0.6°cooler next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Monthly averages 2023–2025. Water at 22°C or warmer: July–October.

December in recent years

202320°C
202417°C
202520°C

Nearby in December

Patmos20°C44 km
Samos20°C55 km
Mykonos18°C79 km
Chios19°C85 km
Amorgos19°C92 km
Kalymnos21°C94 km

Beaches in Ikaria

14 of 14 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.