Slaughter Beach — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

8°C

minimum

15°C

average

20°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	2025	2024	2023	2022
MAY 1	11°C	13°C	13°C	11°C
MAY 2	12°C	13°C	13°C	11°C
MAY 3	12°C	14°C	13°C	11°C
MAY 4	13°C	15°C	14°C	12°C
MAY 5	13°C	14°C	14°C	12°C
MAY 6	13°C	14°C	15°C	12°C
MAY 7	13°C	14°C	15°C	13°C
MAY 8	14°C	15°C	15°C	13°C
MAY 9	13°C	14°C	14°C	13°C
MAY 10	13°C	15°C	14°C	13°C
MAY 11	14°C	15°C	14°C	13°C
MAY 12	14°C	16°C	15°C	13°C
MAY 13	14°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAY 14	15°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAY 15	14°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
MAY 16	15°C	17°C	16°C	14°C
MAY 17	15°C	16°C	16°C	15°C
MAY 18	16°C	17°C	16°C	15°C
MAY 19	16°C	18°C	17°C	15°C
MAY 20	16°C	17°C	17°C	15°C
MAY 21	16°C	18°C	17°C	14°C
MAY 22	17°C	18°C	17°C	15°C
MAY 23	17°C	18°C	18°C	15°C
MAY 24	17°C	17°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 25	17°C	17°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 26	16°C	16°C	17°C	17°C
MAY 27	17°C	17°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 28	17°C	16°C	19°C	18°C
MAY 29	17°C	16°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 30	17°C	16°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 31	17°C	17°C	17°C	18°C

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

11°C

Average Day Air Temperature

22°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

92 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

14 hrs

Sunshine per Day

9 hrs

Average Wind Speed

15 km/h

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.