Ocean City — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

8°C

minimum

14°C

average

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

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

11°C

Average Day Air Temperature

22°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

89 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

14 hrs

Sunshine per Day

9 hrs

Average Wind Speed

16 km/h

Average Humidity

73%

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.