Coolangatta — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

20°C

minimum

24°C

average

26°C

maximum

Water Temperature Chart for May

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

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

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Coolangatta in May

Average Day Air Temperature

24°C

Average Night Air Temperature

14°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

147 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

11 hrs

Sunshine per Day

6 hrs

Average Wind Speed

13 km/h

Average Humidity

64%

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.