Biarritz in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Biarritz 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:
56.5 °F
Average:
61.3 °F
Maximum:
69.0 °F
Sea water temperature in Biarritz in May
In the city of Biarritz, the month of May is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 56.5°F on May 3, 2017, with an average temperature being 61.3°F and a maximum temperature reaching 69.0°F on May 31, 2020.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 58.6°F | 58.3°F | 61.3°F |
| May 2 | 58.7°F | 58.0°F | 61.7°F |
| May 3 | 58.8°F | 57.6°F | 61.2°F |
| May 4 | 59.0°F | 58.4°F | 60.9°F |
| May 5 | 59.3°F | 59.0°F | 60.8°F |
| May 6 | 59.5°F | 59.3°F | 61.4°F |
| May 7 | 59.7°F | 58.5°F | 61.6°F |
| May 8 | 60.3°F | 58.8°F | 62.5°F |
| May 9 | 60.6°F | 59.5°F | 63.3°F |
| May 10 | 60.6°F | 59.7°F | 63.0°F |
| May 11 | 60.9°F | 60.0°F | 63.0°F |
| May 12 | 60.9°F | 60.0°F | 62.9°F |
| May 13 | 60.9°F | 60.0°F | 62.4°F |
| May 14 | 60.8°F | 59.9°F | 62.5°F |
| May 15 | 61.0°F | 62.1°F | 62.1°F |
| May 16 | 61.2°F | 61.9°F | 61.8°F |
| May 17 | 61.4°F | 61.9°F | 61.3°F |
| May 18 | 61.5°F | 61.8°F | 61.3°F |
| May 19 | 61.6°F | 62.7°F | 61.4°F |
| May 20 | 61.7°F | 62.6°F | 61.8°F |
| May 21 | 62.1°F | 62.5°F | 62.1°F |
| May 22 | 62.4°F | 61.9°F | 62.7°F |
| May 23 | 62.6°F | 62.3°F | 63.4°F |
| May 24 | 62.7°F | 62.2°F | 63.7°F |
| May 25 | 62.7°F | 62.3°F | 63.8°F |
| May 26 | 62.9°F | 62.9°F | 63.7°F |
| May 27 | 63.0°F | 63.5°F | 64.2°F |
| May 28 | 63.4°F | 63.5°F | 64.6°F |
| May 29 | 63.8°F | 63.7°F | 65.4°F |
| May 30 | 64.2°F | 64.4°F | 65.9°F |
| May 31 | 64.8°F | 64.5°F | 66.8°F |
In Biarritz, there are only 5 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming.
The warmest water in Biarritz was recorded on August 7, 2018, reaching a 78.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 26, 2018, dipping to 50.0°F. The average readings by season are 54.9°F in Winter, 57.6°F in Spring, 71.0°F in Summer, and 65.4°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 56.9°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 67.8°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Jean-de-Luz |
55.5°F
|
8mi |
| Donostia / San Sebastián |
55.0°F
|
24mi |
| Léon |
54.3°F
|
30mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Biarritz