Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Kefalonia in December

The sea around Kefalonia averages 19°C in December, usually between 18°C and 20°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average19°CCool
Usual range18°C–20°C80% of readings
vs November−3.0°cooler
vs January−1.3°cooler next month

Through the year

15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

December in recent years

202318°C
202419°C
202519°C

Nearby in December

Zakynthos19°C53 km
Lefkada19°C61 km
Agrinio19°C77 km
Pirgos19°C90 km
Ioanina18°C116 km
Paxos18°C118 km

Beaches in Kefalonia

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