Can you still go to the beach in December?

When packing for your winter beach trip, remember a few things. The weather will definitely be cooler than your typical summer trip, so it's important to pack accordingly. Average temperatures in the region range from highs in the 60s to lows in the 40s and the average water temperature for winter months is 60.8°F.



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The Fresh Air and Warm Sunshine are Good for Your Health Escaping the frigid cold and heading to winter beach destinations can improve both your mental and physical health. Vitamin D is an essential daily vitamin, but we actually get the majority of it from the sun.

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Most people look forward to a beach vacation as time to recharge—then get swept up in crowds and activities and do anything but that. Visit beach towns in winter and you'll find total quiet, a much slower pace and plenty of time to read, nap and relax.

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Depending on the destination, fall is shoulder season — an off-peak period when business slows and prices come down accordingly. Hayley Berg, lead economist for the travel booking app Hopper, says beach airfare and hotel prices drop in September and October, particularly in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

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Why doesn't the ocean freeze solidly in the winter even when the air temperature drops below the freezing point of fresh water, 32?F (0?C)? Movement andsalinity? saltiness ? are two major characteristics of ocean water that help keep it from freezing at that temperature.

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In December, the coast of Levante (Spain's eastern coast) and the south typically have mostly sunny days with mild temperatures. The average daily temperature in southern Andalusia in December is 55º F (13º C). Alicante, in the east, registers an even warmer average daily temp of 57º F (14º C).

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Whisper it quietly, but winter is actually a great season to travel to Spain, and December is the best month to do it. Temperatures haven't yet dipped to their lows and the special charm of Christmas dances in the air.

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If you want winter sun in Europe in December, your best bet is either Madeira or the Canary Islands. You can find warm temperatures and sunshine in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece and Malta, but fine weather isn't guaranteed.

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This also depends on which beach you choose, since beaches that are more sheltered will have a warmer sea temperature. We've been able to swim in December in the Canaries several times, as well as all the other winter months, although there can be significant differences from year to year.

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Thirty degrees and above is considered too warm for comfortable swimming by virtually all swimmers. Triathletes use a standard measurement of 24 degrees Celsius / 75 degrees Fahrenheit as the temperature up to which they are allowed to wear wet-suits. By that standard, 24 degrees is the upper limit of cold water.

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