Month-specific sea-surface temperature · Spain
El Palo Sea Temperature in December
16.6°C
61.9°F
In December, sea-surface temperature near El Palo has a historical monthly average of 16.6°C. This is not the reading for any particular holiday date.
Across 2023–2025, the lowest and highest yearly December monthly means were 15.3–18.1°C. These are not daily extremes.
Previous month
November · 18.0°C
Change into December: -1.4°C
Next month
January · 15.4°C
Change into next month: -1.2°C
Can you swim or snorkel in El Palo in December?
At 16.6°C our temperature-only guide describes the water as cold water. Comfort depends on your cold tolerance, immersion time and wind. A historical average cannot determine whether conditions are safe on any given day.
Do you need a wetsuit?
Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.
Which beach should you choose?
Look for a beach sheltered from the actual forecast waves and wind on your visit. Exposure, currents and entry conditions vary even where water temperatures are similar. Follow local warnings.
Check the current waves, wind and snorkeling forecast →
A live forecast does not predict a future December. Check again close to your trip.
Nearby places in December
Comparable historical averages from independent marine grid cells. Warmer water does not imply safe snorkeling.
- Pedregalejo 16.6°C
- Banos del Carmen 16.6°C
- Playa de la Malagueta 16.6°C
- Playa de Maro 16.8°C
- Cerro Gordo 16.8°C
Data source and limitations
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature; 2023–2025. Marine model grid near 36.72, -4.35. Based on 3 yearly monthly means and 2232 recorded samples. Source methodology.
Modelled sea-surface temperatures do not establish underwater visibility, wildlife, calm currents or safe entry.