Shipstern Bluff — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

11°C

minimum

14°C

average

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

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Shipstern Bluff in May

Average Day Air Temperature

15°C

Average Night Air Temperature

6°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

40 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

4 hrs

Average Wind Speed

17 km/h

Average Humidity

70%

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.