Bay Head — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

8°C

minimum

13°C

average

18°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
MAY 1	-10°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
MAY 2	10°C	10°C	12°C	11°C
MAY 3	11°C	10°C	12°C	11°C
MAY 4	11°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
MAY 5	11°C	11°C	11°C	12°C
MAY 6	11°C	11°C	12°C	12°C
MAY 7	11°C	11°C	12°C	12°C
MAY 8	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
MAY 9	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
MAY 10	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
MAY 11	12°C	12°C	13°C	12°C
MAY 12	12°C	12°C	13°C	12°C
MAY 13	12°C	13°C	13°C	12°C
MAY 14	12°C	13°C	13°C	12°C
MAY 15	13°C	13°C	14°C	13°C
MAY 16	12°C	14°C	14°C	14°C
MAY 17	12°C	14°C	15°C	14°C
MAY 18	13°C	14°C	15°C	15°C
MAY 19	13°C	14°C	15°C	15°C
MAY 20	13°C	14°C	15°C	15°C
MAY 21	13°C	15°C	16°C	15°C
MAY 22	14°C	15°C	16°C	16°C
MAY 23	15°C	15°C	15°C	16°C
MAY 24	15°C	15°C	15°C	17°C
MAY 25	14°C	15°C	14°C	16°C
MAY 26	14°C	15°C	14°C	17°C
MAY 27	14°C	15°C	14°C	17°C
MAY 28	14°C	16°C	14°C	18°C
MAY 29	14°C	15°C	14°C	17°C
MAY 30	14°C	15°C	15°C	16°C
MAY 31	15°C	15°C	14°C	16°C

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

10°C

Average Day Air Temperature

22°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

94 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

14 hrs

Sunshine per Day

8 hrs

Average Wind Speed

15 km/h

Average Humidity

68%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels very cold and is only for cold-water enthusiasts. Most people will prefer just a brief splash, because warming up afterward can take time.