Bay of Fires — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

13°C

minimum

17°C

average

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

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

6°C

Average Day Air Temperature

15°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

63 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

4 hrs

Average Wind Speed

13 km/h

Average Humidity

77%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming often feels chilly and is best for short swims. Getting out can feel cold, so it helps to have dry clothes ready right away.