Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Piraeus in December

The sea around Piraeus averages 18°C in December, usually between 17°C and 20°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average18°CCool
Usual range17°C–20°C80% of readings
vs November−3.0°cooler
vs January−2.0°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
202417°C
202519°C

Nearby in December

Aegina19°C14 km
Poros19°C37 km
Athens18°C41 km
Chalkida18°C67 km
Spetses19°C74 km
Tripoli19°C78 km

Beaches in Piraeus

104 of 104 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.