Ocean City — Water Temperature in May
Water Temperature Range
50°F
minimum
60°F
average
72°F
maximum
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 | - | 54°F | 55°F | 55°F |
| MAY 2 | 54°F | 54°F | 55°F | 55°F |
| MAY 3 | 55°F | 54°F | 55°F | 55°F |
| MAY 4 | 55°F | 55°F | 57°F | 55°F |
| MAY 5 | 54°F | 55°F | 55°F | 57°F |
| MAY 6 | 54°F | 57°F | 57°F | 57°F |
| MAY 7 | 55°F | 57°F | 57°F | 57°F |
| MAY 8 | 57°F | 57°F | 57°F | 59°F |
| MAY 9 | 55°F | 57°F | 59°F | 57°F |
| MAY 10 | 55°F | 57°F | 59°F | 59°F |
| MAY 11 | 57°F | 57°F | 59°F | 59°F |
| MAY 12 | 57°F | 57°F | 57°F | 57°F |
| MAY 13 | 57°F | 57°F | 59°F | 57°F |
| MAY 14 | 57°F | 59°F | 59°F | 59°F |
| MAY 15 | 57°F | 59°F | 59°F | 59°F |
| MAY 16 | 57°F | 59°F | 61°F | 59°F |
| MAY 17 | 57°F | 61°F | 61°F | 61°F |
| MAY 18 | 59°F | 61°F | 61°F | 63°F |
| MAY 19 | - | 61°F | 61°F | 63°F |
| MAY 20 | - | 63°F | 63°F | 63°F |
| MAY 21 | - | 63°F | 64°F | 61°F |
| MAY 22 | - | 63°F | 63°F | 64°F |
| MAY 23 | - | 63°F | 63°F | 64°F |
| MAY 24 | - | 64°F | 63°F | 66°F |
| MAY 25 | - | 63°F | 61°F | 64°F |
| MAY 26 | - | 63°F | 59°F | 64°F |
| MAY 27 | - | 64°F | 61°F | 66°F |
| MAY 28 | - | 63°F | 59°F | 64°F |
| MAY 29 | - | 64°F | 59°F | 64°F |
| MAY 30 | - | 64°F | 59°F | 63°F |
| MAY 31 | - | 64°F | 61°F | 63°F |
May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities
Average Night Air Temperature
52°F
Average Day Air Temperature
72°F
Precipitation Amount per Month
2.34 in
Number of Rainy Days
11
Daylight per Day
14 hrs
Sunshine per Day
9 hrs
Average Wind Speed
9 mph
Average Humidity
72%
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.