Med Swim Report

Sea temperature in Zakynthos in December

The sea around Zakynthos 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−3.1°cooler
vs January−1.0°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
202419°C
202519°C

Nearby in December

Pirgos19°C45 km
Kefalonia19°C53 km
Lefkada19°C108 km
Patra18°C111 km
Agrinio19°C113 km
Kalamata19°C128 km

Beaches in Zakynthos

30 of 32 beaches have an Excellent EU water-quality grade. See which ones are calm today.