Monterey in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Monterey 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:
62.0 °F
Average:
69.0 °F
Maximum:
73.5 °F
Sea water temperature in Monterey in May
In the city of Monterey, the month of May is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 62.0°F on May 30, 2024, with an average temperature being 69.0°F and a maximum temperature reaching 73.5°F on May 2, 2014.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 70.2°F | 68.4°F | 70.5°F |
| May 2 | 70.1°F | 68.7°F | 70.5°F |
| May 3 | 69.9°F | 69.1°F | 70.7°F |
| May 4 | 69.8°F | 69.3°F | 70.6°F |
| May 5 | 69.9°F | 69.5°F | 71.0°F |
| May 6 | 70.1°F | 69.8°F | 71.3°F |
| May 7 | 70.1°F | 70.0°F | 71.2°F |
| May 8 | 69.8°F | 69.9°F | 70.5°F |
| May 9 | 69.8°F | 69.5°F | 70.2°F |
| May 10 | 69.6°F | 69.4°F | 69.8°F |
| May 11 | 69.4°F | 69.2°F | 69.9°F |
| May 12 | 69.0°F | 68.9°F | 69.3°F |
| May 13 | 68.9°F | 68.8°F | 69.1°F |
| May 14 | 68.9°F | 68.7°F | 68.8°F |
| May 15 | 68.7°F | 67.0°F | 68.8°F |
| May 16 | 68.8°F | 67.2°F | 69.1°F |
| May 17 | 68.8°F | 67.2°F | 69.4°F |
| May 18 | 68.8°F | 67.3°F | 69.5°F |
| May 19 | 69.0°F | 67.4°F | 68.9°F |
| May 20 | 68.7°F | 66.0°F | 68.2°F |
| May 21 | 68.7°F | 67.0°F | 67.9°F |
| May 22 | 68.6°F | 66.4°F | 68.3°F |
| May 23 | 68.6°F | 66.0°F | 67.8°F |
| May 24 | 68.5°F | 65.9°F | 67.5°F |
| May 25 | 68.6°F | 66.1°F | 67.4°F |
| May 26 | 68.5°F | 66.7°F | 67.1°F |
| May 27 | 68.0°F | 64.5°F | 67.1°F |
| May 28 | 67.9°F | 64.3°F | 66.9°F |
| May 29 | 67.7°F | 62.9°F | 66.7°F |
| May 30 | 67.6°F | 62.0°F | 66.4°F |
| May 31 | 67.5°F | 62.6°F | 66.3°F |
In Monterey, the months February through March offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 68 swimming days.
The warmest water in Monterey was recorded on February 2, 2020, reaching a 79.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 25, 2018, dipping to 59.0°F. The average readings by season are 72.8°F in Winter, 71.3°F in Spring, 64.6°F in Summer, and 65.9°F in Autumn.
May's average temperature is a slight drop from April's average of 71.3°F. In June, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 66.6°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills |
71.6°F
|
4mi |
| Como |
71.6°F
|
5mi |
| Alexandria |
70.2°F
|
6mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Monterey