Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Symi in December

The sea around Symi averages 21°C in December, usually between 20°C and 22°C. That is cool: fine for a quick swim, many people find it chilly.

Average21°CCool
Usual range20°C–22°C80% of readings
vs November−2.2°cooler
vs January−1.4°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

Rhodes21°C46 km
Kos21°C65 km
Kos21°C82 km
Kalymnos21°C92 km
Karpathos20°C134 km
Patmos20°C140 km

Beaches in Symi

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