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Cambridge in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Cambridge 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:

51.6 °F

Average:

55.8 °F

Maximum:

60.1 °F

Sea water temperature in Cambridge in May

In the city of Cambridge, the month of May is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 51.6°F on May 24, 2015, with an average temperature being 55.8°F and a maximum temperature reaching 60.1°F on May 1, 2016.

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 55.8°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 58.3°F 59.1°F 57.4°F
May 2 58.2°F 59.1°F 57.6°F
May 3 57.9°F 58.6°F 57.4°F
May 4 57.8°F 58.4°F 57.5°F
May 5 57.3°F 56.7°F 56.9°F
May 6 57.2°F 56.7°F 56.9°F
May 7 57.1°F 55.7°F 56.8°F
May 8 56.8°F 55.8°F 55.7°F
May 9 56.6°F 55.9°F 55.8°F
May 10 56.5°F 56.0°F 55.8°F
May 11 56.2°F 55.7°F 55.3°F
May 12 56.1°F 55.6°F 55.3°F
May 13 56.1°F 55.6°F 55.4°F
May 14 55.9°F 55.4°F 56.0°F
May 15 55.8°F 57.7°F 54.3°F
May 16 55.6°F 56.6°F 54.0°F
May 17 55.6°F 56.8°F 54.3°F
May 18 55.6°F 56.6°F 54.5°F
May 19 55.3°F 56.1°F 54.6°F
May 20 55.2°F 56.0°F 54.2°F
May 21 55.1°F 55.5°F 54.8°F
May 22 54.9°F 55.4°F 54.8°F
May 23 54.8°F 55.6°F 53.7°F
May 24 54.6°F 55.5°F 53.7°F
May 25 54.7°F 55.3°F 53.9°F
May 26 54.6°F 54.3°F 53.7°F
May 27 54.3°F 55.4°F 51.7°F
May 28 54.2°F 55.3°F 51.6°F
May 29 54.2°F 55.2°F 52.1°F
May 30 53.9°F 55.2°F 52.2°F
May 31 53.6°F 55.0°F 52.7°F

Sea water temperature in Cambridge by month

In an average year, Cambridge offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Cambridge was recorded on January 29, 2018, reaching a 71.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 9, 2015, dipping to 45.5°F. The average readings by season are 64.3°F in Winter, 59.7°F in Spring, 51.2°F in Summer, and 55.4°F in Autumn. May's average temperature is a slight drop from April's average of 59.9°F. In June, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 52.5°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Hobart 59.8°F 7mi
Kingston 59.7°F 12mi
Brighton 58.7°F 14mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cambridge