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Torquay in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Torquay 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:

65.8 °F

Average:

72.5 °F

Maximum:

76.7 °F

Sea water temperature in Torquay in May

In the city of Torquay, the month of May is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 65.8°F on May 31, 2023, with an average temperature being 72.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 76.7°F on May 6, 2016.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. In May, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 72.5°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 74.9°F 74.5°F 73.4°F
May 2 74.7°F 73.7°F 73.4°F
May 3 74.6°F 74.0°F 73.3°F
May 4 74.4°F 74.0°F 73.4°F
May 5 74.2°F 74.0°F 72.0°F
May 6 74.1°F 74.2°F 72.4°F
May 7 73.9°F 73.1°F 72.5°F
May 8 73.7°F 73.9°F 71.3°F
May 9 73.5°F 73.5°F 71.3°F
May 10 73.3°F 73.4°F 69.6°F
May 11 73.2°F 73.4°F 70.1°F
May 12 73.1°F 73.2°F 69.8°F
May 13 72.6°F 72.8°F 68.4°F
May 14 72.6°F 72.8°F 68.8°F
May 15 72.5°F 73.2°F 69.6°F
May 16 72.5°F 73.2°F 70.1°F
May 17 72.4°F 72.6°F 70.1°F
May 18 72.2°F 72.3°F 69.7°F
May 19 72.1°F 72.2°F 69.0°F
May 20 71.8°F 71.1°F 68.9°F
May 21 71.7°F 70.5°F 68.5°F
May 22 71.5°F 70.8°F 68.2°F
May 23 71.4°F 70.8°F 67.8°F
May 24 71.2°F 69.7°F 67.5°F
May 25 71.0°F 70.1°F 67.0°F
May 26 71.1°F 70.3°F 67.7°F
May 27 70.9°F 69.8°F 67.3°F
May 28 70.8°F 70.2°F 66.9°F
May 29 70.7°F 69.5°F 66.6°F
May 30 70.6°F 70.2°F 66.2°F
May 31 70.3°F 70.4°F 65.8°F

Sea water temperature in Torquay by month

In Torquay, the months October through April offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 214 swimming days. The warmest water in Torquay was recorded on January 23, 2024, reaching a 85.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 15, 2022, dipping to 61.2°F. The average readings by season are 81.0°F in Winter, 76.8°F in Spring, 67.0°F in Summer, and 73.8°F in Autumn. May's average temperature is a slight drop from April's average of 77.3°F. In June, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 68.0°F.