Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Skiathos in December

The sea around Skiathos averages 17°C in December, usually between 16°C and 18°C. That is cold for most swimmers; a wetsuit helps.

Average17°CCold
Usual range16°C–18°C80% of readings
vs November−2.6°cooler
vs January−1.6°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

202317°C
202417°C
202518°C

Nearby in December

Skopelos17°C21 km
Volos17°C35 km
Evia17°C72 km
Lamia18°C79 km
Chalkida18°C80 km
Larissa17°C94 km

Beaches in Skiathos

13 of 13 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.