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Xiamen in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Xiamen 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:

68.7 °F

Average:

75.7 °F

Maximum:

86.4 °F

Sea water temperature in Xiamen in May

In the city of Xiamen, the month of May is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 68.7°F on May 1, 2016, with an average temperature being 75.7°F and a maximum temperature reaching 86.4°F on May 29, 2021.

The watter temperature range during this month provides a satisfying and enjoyable experience in the water. Throughout the month of May, the sea temperature gradually gets warmer. Starting with an average temperature of 73.3°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily increases to around 77.8°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 72.2°F 73.8°F 72.7°F
May 2 72.2°F 73.6°F 71.5°F
May 3 72.6°F 73.5°F 73.0°F
May 4 72.8°F 73.9°F 73.7°F
May 5 73.1°F 74.0°F 75.1°F
May 6 73.4°F 74.8°F 74.8°F
May 7 73.8°F 75.0°F 75.0°F
May 8 74.1°F 75.4°F 75.0°F
May 9 74.5°F 76.2°F 75.0°F
May 10 74.6°F 74.9°F 73.5°F
May 11 74.6°F 74.9°F 74.2°F
May 12 74.7°F 75.0°F 74.2°F
May 13 74.9°F 75.2°F 74.2°F
May 14 75.3°F 75.6°F 74.4°F
May 15 75.7°F 75.1°F 74.3°F
May 16 76.0°F 75.4°F 74.3°F
May 17 75.9°F 75.1°F 74.2°F
May 18 76.3°F 75.7°F 75.2°F
May 19 76.8°F 75.6°F 76.9°F
May 20 76.8°F 75.7°F 76.8°F
May 21 76.9°F 75.8°F 77.0°F
May 22 77.2°F 75.8°F 77.3°F
May 23 77.2°F 75.9°F 77.2°F
May 24 76.9°F 76.0°F 75.4°F
May 25 77.1°F 76.0°F 75.1°F
May 26 77.6°F 76.7°F 77.0°F
May 27 77.9°F 76.8°F 77.7°F
May 28 78.5°F 77.3°F 78.6°F
May 29 78.7°F 76.4°F 80.2°F
May 30 78.9°F 75.9°F 81.6°F
May 31 79.1°F 76.3°F 82.3°F

Sea water temperature in Xiamen by month

In Xiamen, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 185 swimming days. The warmest water in Xiamen was recorded on August 5, 2023, reaching a 88.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 13, 2018, dipping to 54.2°F. The average readings by season are 61.5°F in Winter, 69.2°F in Spring, 83.4°F in Summer, and 78.0°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 68.9°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 81.4°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Jinjiang 71.7°F 39mi
Quanzhou 71.8°F 44mi
Putian 69.8°F 88mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Xiamen