Manteo — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

14°C

minimum

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

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels warm and comfortable even if the day isn’t hot. The water can feel warmer than the air, so getting out may feel a bit cool.