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Ayia Napa in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Ayia Napa 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:

65.7 °F

Average:

69.9 °F

Maximum:

75.2 °F

Sea water temperature in Ayia Napa in May

In the city of Ayia Napa, the month of May is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 65.7°F on May 7, 2019, with an average temperature being 69.9°F and a maximum temperature reaching 75.2°F on May 26, 2018.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. Throughout the month of May, the sea temperature gradually gets warmer. Starting with an average temperature of 67.9°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily increases to around 71.8°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 67.6°F 70.2°F 65.7°F
May 2 67.7°F 71.0°F 65.7°F
May 3 67.7°F 71.5°F 66.3°F
May 4 67.8°F 71.0°F 66.8°F
May 5 67.9°F 70.1°F 66.7°F
May 6 67.9°F 68.9°F 66.7°F
May 7 67.9°F 68.6°F 66.6°F
May 8 68.1°F 69.6°F 66.8°F
May 9 68.3°F 69.5°F 67.7°F
May 10 68.6°F 70.5°F 67.2°F
May 11 68.6°F 70.5°F 67.8°F
May 12 68.7°F 70.6°F 67.9°F
May 13 69.1°F 71.0°F 68.4°F
May 14 69.4°F 71.3°F 68.8°F
May 15 69.7°F 70.1°F 68.1°F
May 16 70.1°F 70.2°F 69.3°F
May 17 70.4°F 70.1°F 69.7°F
May 18 70.8°F 70.1°F 70.8°F
May 19 70.9°F 69.9°F 69.6°F
May 20 71.2°F 70.4°F 70.0°F
May 21 71.3°F 71.8°F 69.6°F
May 22 71.6°F 72.3°F 69.7°F
May 23 71.6°F 72.4°F 69.5°F
May 24 71.7°F 72.2°F 70.2°F
May 25 71.7°F 72.2°F 70.9°F
May 26 71.7°F 72.1°F 70.8°F
May 27 71.8°F 72.2°F 70.6°F
May 28 72.1°F 72.4°F 70.8°F
May 29 72.2°F 72.4°F 70.4°F
May 30 72.2°F 72.8°F 71.0°F
May 31 72.4°F 72.6°F 71.5°F

Sea water temperature in Ayia Napa by month

In Ayia Napa, the months June through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 167 swimming days. The warmest water in Ayia Napa was recorded on August 21, 2023, reaching a 86.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 22, 2022, dipping to 61.0°F. The average readings by season are 65.2°F in Winter, 66.1°F in Spring, 80.4°F in Summer, and 78.6°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 65.2°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 75.9°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Paralímni 73.5°F 4mi
Livádia 73.4°F 21mi
Kyrenia 72.3°F 46mi
Pyrgos 73.1°F 49mi
Limassol 72.8°F 58mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Ayia Napa