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Adelaide in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Adelaide 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:

59.3 °F

Average:

63.0 °F

Maximum:

67.5 °F

Sea water temperature in Adelaide in May

In the city of Adelaide, the month of May is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 59.3°F on May 31, 2020, with an average temperature being 63.0°F and a maximum temperature reaching 67.5°F on May 3, 2018.

Most people would find such water temperature somewhat too cold for swimming. In May, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 63.0°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 65.5°F 64.1°F 65.2°F
May 2 65.3°F 63.7°F 65.0°F
May 3 65.1°F 63.6°F 64.7°F
May 4 64.8°F 63.1°F 64.2°F
May 5 64.6°F 63.4°F 64.2°F
May 6 64.4°F 63.4°F 64.0°F
May 7 64.1°F 63.1°F 63.8°F
May 8 63.8°F 63.0°F 63.3°F
May 9 63.8°F 62.9°F 63.4°F
May 10 63.5°F 63.1°F 63.0°F
May 11 63.4°F 62.9°F 62.5°F
May 12 63.3°F 62.9°F 62.6°F
May 13 63.2°F 62.7°F 62.4°F
May 14 63.1°F 62.7°F 62.5°F
May 15 62.9°F 62.5°F 62.5°F
May 16 62.9°F 62.6°F 62.5°F
May 17 62.8°F 62.7°F 62.5°F
May 18 62.6°F 62.7°F 62.4°F
May 19 62.5°F 62.5°F 62.2°F
May 20 62.4°F 62.4°F 62.2°F
May 21 62.2°F 62.0°F 62.0°F
May 22 62.2°F 62.0°F 62.0°F
May 23 62.1°F 61.9°F 61.7°F
May 24 62.0°F 61.7°F 61.5°F
May 25 62.0°F 61.6°F 61.4°F
May 26 61.8°F 61.3°F 61.4°F
May 27 61.6°F 61.0°F 60.9°F
May 28 61.5°F 60.8°F 60.8°F
May 29 61.3°F 61.0°F 60.9°F
May 30 61.0°F 60.8°F 60.8°F
May 31 60.9°F 60.7°F 60.8°F

Sea water temperature in Adelaide by month

In an average year, Adelaide offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Adelaide was recorded on March 3, 2019, reaching a 76.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 8, 2015, dipping to 53.5°F. The average readings by season are 70.5°F in Winter, 67.1°F in Spring, 56.6°F in Summer, and 60.8°F in Autumn. May's average temperature is a slight drop from April's average of 67.4°F. In June, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 58.9°F.