Point Reyes — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

9°C

minimum

12°C

average

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

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

11°C

Average Day Air Temperature

19°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

21 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

14 hrs

Sunshine per Day

11 hrs

Average Wind Speed

17 km/h

Average Humidity

70%

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.