Kill Devil Hills — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

13°C

minimum

19°C

average

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

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

14°C

Average Day Air Temperature

25°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

99 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

14 hrs

Sunshine per Day

9 hrs

Average Wind Speed

16 km/h

Average Humidity

74%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming feels cool and invigorating. It’s comfortable for a quick dip, and you’ll feel fine as long as you warm up soon after.