Monkey Mia — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

21°C

minimum

24°C

average

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

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Monkey Mia in May

Average Day Air Temperature

22°C

Average Night Air Temperature

12°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

92 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

6 hrs

Average Wind Speed

14 km/h

Average Humidity

62%

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.