Is too Cold to swim in Ocean in December

[zhangf]

We will visit Antigua on 26th Dec...I checked the weather forecast it shows the temperature will be 82F...is this too cold to be staying on Beach and swim in ocean? We usually go Caribbean islands in summer so don't have experience in the winter ...

[RMH]

The water temperature in not much different in December than it is in July. It will be between 80 and 82 F in December and between 82 and 84 F in July. Whether or not that is too cold is up to you, but I say HECK NO.

[xvi]

Just returned and air very warm and water temp absolutely perfect. Enjoy :)

[WeLoveFood]

It depends on your point of reference. If you are living in a cold climate and you come to Antigua, it will be perfect. If you live here in Antigua, then you might consider it a bit cool. Given how most visitors enjoy swimming this time of year, I expect that you will be fine.

[mollyeilis]

It’ll be fine. We were there a year ago and people were enjoying the water just fine.

 

 

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[kanadakid]

From our perspective here in North Bay, Canada, the water will be just fine! :)

[OCruisers]

No problems for us swimming in Antigua in December! :D

[WeLoveFood]

From our perspective here in North Bay, Canada, the water will be just fine! :)

 

That gave me a good laugh! Yes, it should be just fine for you. Perhaps you should take a quick dip before you leave to compare. ;)

[blue_water]

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=54824817#post54824817

[bouhunter]

Winter, summer, no difference. Gotta' love the Caribbean:p

[blue_water]

The only concern would be sea swells that are more common during winter months as a result of storms. The swells can swallow up some beaches and create dangerous rip tides so you just need to be aware of that. But you will probably enjoy beautiful beaches and calm water!