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Río Gallegos in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Río Gallegos in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:

35.4 °F

Average:

42.8 °F

Maximum:

47.3 °F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos in May

In the city of Río Gallegos, the month of May is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 35.4°F on May 29, 2024, with an average temperature being 42.8°F and a maximum temperature reaching 47.3°F on May 2, 2017.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In May, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 42.8°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 45.4°F 43.1°F 43.9°F
May 2 45.1°F 42.8°F 43.1°F
May 3 44.9°F 42.5°F 43.2°F
May 4 44.6°F 43.0°F 43.7°F
May 5 44.4°F 43.1°F 43.3°F
May 6 44.2°F 43.0°F 44.2°F
May 7 44.0°F 43.2°F 43.8°F
May 8 44.0°F 43.2°F 43.7°F
May 9 43.8°F 41.4°F 43.2°F
May 10 43.7°F 41.6°F 42.9°F
May 11 43.6°F 41.4°F 42.2°F
May 12 43.4°F 41.3°F 42.2°F
May 13 43.5°F 41.3°F 42.4°F
May 14 43.2°F 41.0°F 42.0°F
May 15 42.6°F 39.8°F 41.7°F
May 16 42.5°F 39.1°F 42.9°F
May 17 42.2°F 38.5°F 41.5°F
May 18 42.2°F 38.7°F 42.5°F
May 19 42.2°F 38.1°F 41.7°F
May 20 42.0°F 38.1°F 41.5°F
May 21 42.2°F 38.8°F 41.3°F
May 22 41.8°F 37.8°F 40.3°F
May 23 41.8°F 38.1°F 40.3°F
May 24 41.7°F 37.9°F 40.9°F
May 25 41.8°F 37.3°F 40.5°F
May 26 41.5°F 37.0°F 40.2°F
May 27 41.2°F 37.3°F 40.0°F
May 28 41.2°F 37.0°F 40.4°F
May 29 40.7°F 35.4°F 39.6°F
May 30 40.8°F 36.2°F 39.9°F
May 31 40.9°F 36.7°F 40.3°F

Sea water temperature in Río Gallegos by month

In an average year, Río Gallegos offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Río Gallegos was recorded on January 23, 2023, reaching a 59.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 28, 2022, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 53.6°F in Winter, 47.4°F in Spring, 37.1°F in Summer, and 44.0°F in Autumn. May's average temperature is a slight drop from April's average of 47.5°F. In June, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 38.5°F.