Bolinas — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

9°C

minimum

13°C

average

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

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

11°C

Average Day Air Temperature

19°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

21 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

14 hrs

Sunshine per Day

11 hrs

Average Wind Speed

17 km/h

Average Humidity

70%

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.