Miami in December
Find out everything about the water temperature in Miami in December. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in December for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in December
Minimum:
72.0 °F
Average:
77.1 °F
Maximum:
80.2 °F
Sea water temperature in Miami in December
In the city of Miami, the month of December is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 72.0°F on December 16, 2023, with an average temperature being 77.1°F and a maximum temperature reaching 80.2°F on December 1, 2022.
| Date | 10 years average | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 78.3°F | 77.4°F | 80.2°F |
| Dec 2 | 78.1°F | 78.2°F | 79.7°F |
| Dec 3 | 78.1°F | 78.5°F | 79.5°F |
| Dec 4 | 78.1°F | 77.6°F | 79.0°F |
| Dec 5 | 77.9°F | 77.3°F | 79.1°F |
| Dec 6 | 78.2°F | 78.3°F | 79.0°F |
| Dec 7 | 78.1°F | 78.2°F | 78.1°F |
| Dec 8 | 78.1°F | 77.8°F | 77.9°F |
| Dec 9 | 77.8°F | 78.5°F | 76.2°F |
| Dec 10 | 77.6°F | 77.3°F | 75.5°F |
| Dec 11 | 77.6°F | 78.2°F | 75.8°F |
| Dec 12 | 77.4°F | 77.0°F | 75.5°F |
| Dec 13 | 77.3°F | 76.2°F | 75.4°F |
| Dec 14 | 77.1°F | 74.1°F | 75.9°F |
| Dec 15 | 77.0°F | 73.6°F | 77.3°F |
| Dec 16 | 76.7°F | 72.0°F | 76.8°F |
| Dec 17 | 76.8°F | 72.4°F | 77.7°F |
| Dec 18 | 76.9°F | 74.0°F | 76.6°F |
| Dec 19 | 76.7°F | 72.6°F | 75.7°F |
| Dec 20 | 77.0°F | 73.0°F | 76.5°F |
| Dec 21 | 76.5°F | 72.3°F | 76.3°F |
| Dec 22 | 76.2°F | 73.1°F | 76.6°F |
| Dec 23 | 76.0°F | 72.9°F | 75.2°F |
| Dec 24 | 76.1°F | 73.4°F | 75.9°F |
| Dec 25 | 76.1°F | 75.1°F | 76.2°F |
| Dec 26 | 76.4°F | 75.3°F | 76.1°F |
| Dec 27 | 76.4°F | 75.0°F | 76.0°F |
| Dec 28 | 76.1°F | 74.4°F | 76.0°F |
| Dec 29 | 76.3°F | 73.0°F | 76.2°F |
| Dec 30 | 76.1°F | 72.9°F | 75.4°F |
| Dec 31 | 76.3°F | 73.1°F | 76.4°F |
In Miami, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Miami was recorded on July 16, 2023, reaching a 89.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2024, dipping to 68.6°F. The average readings by season are 75.6°F in Winter, 78.8°F in Spring, 85.6°F in Summer, and 82.9°F in Autumn.
December's average temperature is a slight drop from November's average of 80.0°F. In January, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 74.9°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach |
84.8°F
|
4mi |
| Hollywood |
82.3°F
|
17mi |
| Fort Lauderdale |
81.9°F
|
24mi |
| Boca Raton |
81.7°F
|
41mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Miami