Monkey Mia — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

21°C

minimum

24°C

average

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

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

12°C

Average Day Air Temperature

22°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

92 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

6 hrs

Average Wind Speed

14 km/h

Average Humidity

62%

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.