Darby Beach — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

14°C

minimum

16°C

average

18°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

	2026	2025	2024	2023
MAY 1	17°C	18°C	16°C	15°C
MAY 2	17°C	18°C	16°C	15°C
MAY 3	17°C	18°C	17°C	15°C
MAY 4	17°C	17°C	16°C	16°C
MAY 5	17°C	17°C	16°C	16°C
MAY 6	17°C	17°C	16°C	16°C
MAY 7	17°C	16°C	16°C	17°C
MAY 8	17°C	17°C	16°C	15°C
MAY 9	17°C	17°C	17°C	15°C
MAY 10	17°C	17°C	17°C	15°C
MAY 11	17°C	17°C	16°C	15°C
MAY 12	17°C	17°C	16°C	15°C
MAY 13	17°C	17°C	16°C	16°C
MAY 14	17°C	17°C	15°C	15°C
MAY 15	16°C	17°C	16°C	15°C
MAY 16	17°C	17°C	16°C	15°C
MAY 17	17°C	17°C	15°C	15°C
MAY 18	16°C	17°C	16°C	15°C
MAY 19	16°C	17°C	15°C	16°C
MAY 20	17°C	16°C	15°C	15°C
MAY 21	16°C	17°C	15°C	15°C
MAY 22	17°C	17°C	15°C	14°C
MAY 23	16°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAY 24	16°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
MAY 25	16°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
MAY 26	16°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
MAY 27	16°C	15°C	14°C	14°C
MAY 28	17°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAY 29	16°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAY 30	16°C	15°C	14°C	14°C
MAY 31	16°C	15°C	15°C	15°C

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Darby Beach in May

Average Day Air Temperature

17°C

Average Night Air Temperature

9°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

69 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

4 hrs

Average Wind Speed

19 km/h

Average Humidity

71%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming often feels chilly and is best for short swims. Getting out can feel cold, so it helps to have dry clothes ready right away.