Torquay — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

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

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Torquay in May

Average Day Air Temperature

17°C

Average Night Air Temperature

9°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

48 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

4 hrs

Average Wind Speed

17 km/h

Average Humidity

72%

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.