Gibson Steps — 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

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

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Gibson Steps in May

Average Day Air Temperature

17°C

Average Night Air Temperature

10°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

75 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

4 hrs

Average Wind Speed

21 km/h

Average Humidity

73%

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.