Panama City Beach water temperature in December

Max: 20.6°C / 67.6°F

Avg: 18.7°C / 65.7°F

Min: 16.8°C / 63.8°F

These figures are calculated from several years of recorded data and are the maximum, minimum and average temperatures of all the recorded years

Average December sea temperatures


Monthly Panama City Beach water temperature chart

The bar chart below shows the average monthly sea temperatures at Panama City Beach over the year.

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly water temperatures over several years.

Panama City Beach weather & temperature averages »

(Today) 2022

26.7°C / 80.1°F

Current weather

15°C / 58°F
(clear sky)

Panama City Beach water temperature in December

Wind

3 mph

Humidity

87%


The measurements for the water temperature in Panama City Beach, Florida are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

Monthly average water temp

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Panama City Beach water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Panama City Beach water temperature in December

Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Panama City Beach

 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Min °C 14.1 13.6 15.3 17.9 21 25.6 27.7 28.7 26.8 23.3 18.8 16.8
Max °C 19.1 18.8 20.1 23.5 27.2 29.7 30.8 30.8 29.7 28.4 25.1 20.6
Min °F 59.4 58.6 61.5 66.5 72.3 79.7 83.1 84.5 81.4 75.9 68.3 63.8
Max °F 64.4 63.8 66.3 72.1 78.5 83.8 86.2 86.6 84.3 81 74.6 67.6

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 85.5°F / 29.7°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 61.2°F / 16.2°C.


7 day tide forecast for Panama City Beach

7 day tide times for Panama City Beach

TueWedThuFriSatSunMon
  • High 2:58am
    (0.62m)
  • Low 3:25pm
    (0.04m)
  • High 4:19am
    (0.58m)
  • Low 4:22pm
    (0.09m)
  • High 7:38am
    (0.55m)
  • Low 5:02pm
    (0.15m)
  • High 10:23pm
    (0.28m)
  • Low 11:42pm
    (0.28m)
  • High 8:54am
    (0.51m)
  • Low 3:50pm
    (0.23m)
  • High 10:16pm
    (0.3m)
  • Low 1:39am
    (0.25m)
  • High 10:07am
    (0.46m)
  • Low 3:30pm
    (0.29m)
  • High 7:10pm
    (0.33m)
  • Low 8:02pm
    (0.33m)
  • High 10:18pm
    (0.34m)
  • Low 3:09am
    (0.2m)
  • High 11:26am
    (0.41m)
  • Low 3:16pm
    (0.33m)
  • High 7:40pm
    (0.42m)
  • Low 4:20am
    (0.16m)
  • High 12:49pm
    (0.36m)
  • Low 3:04pm
    (0.34m)
  • High 8:17pm
    (0.49m)

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Panama City Beach, Florida) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.

Can you swim in Panama City Beach in December?

Average water temperature in Panama City Beach Well, the temperature of the Gulf waters is plenty warm enough for swimming by March (average Gulf water temperature of 63 degrees) and remains comfortable and warm through November or December (average water temperature of 67 degrees).

Is the water warm in Panama City Beach in December?

Ocean temperature In Panama City Beach, Florida, in December, the average water temperature is 66.9°F (19.4°C). Note: For most, swimming in 66.9°F (19.4°C) is not an enjoyable activity.

Is Panama City Beach too cold in December?

For the month of December, Panama City Beach sees average high temperatures around 65 degrees and average lows around 47 degrees. While you still might need long pants and a jacket in the mornings and evenings, these temperatures are still warm enough to enjoy outdoor activities while you're in town.

Can you swim at Panama City Beach in the winter?

The average temperature in Panama City Beach is 75° F (25° C) - It's never too cold or hot in Panama City Beach, making it the perfect destination no matter what time of year you plan to travel. We have beautiful beaches, sunshine and relatively warm waters for swimming, so there is plenty to do all year round!