Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Kos in December

The sea around Kos averages 21°C in December, usually between 19°C and 22°C. That is cool: fine for a quick swim, many people find it chilly.

Average21°CCool
Usual range19°C–22°C80% of readings
vs November−1.8°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–November.

December in recent years

202321°C
202420°C
202521°C

Nearby in December

Kos21°C17 km
Kalymnos21°C27 km
Symi21°C65 km
Patmos20°C78 km
Rhodes21°C105 km
Samos20°C106 km

Beaches in Kos

8 of 16 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.