Gillespies Beach — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

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

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

6°C

Average Day Air Temperature

13°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

58 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

9 hrs

Sunshine per Day

4 hrs

Average Wind Speed

16 km/h

Average Humidity

84%

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.

Water Temperature in Nearby Locations

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