Tel Aviv in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Tel Aviv 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:
66.2 °F
Average:
72.0 °F
Maximum:
77.5 °F
Sea water temperature in Tel Aviv in May
In the city of Tel Aviv, the month of May is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 66.2°F on May 5, 2019, with an average temperature being 72.0°F and a maximum temperature reaching 77.5°F on May 31, 2021.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 69.2°F | 71.8°F | 68.5°F |
| May 2 | 69.3°F | 72.1°F | 68.7°F |
| May 3 | 69.2°F | 71.4°F | 68.1°F |
| May 4 | 69.5°F | 71.3°F | 69.1°F |
| May 5 | 69.8°F | 71.7°F | 69.6°F |
| May 6 | 70.0°F | 72.2°F | 69.1°F |
| May 7 | 70.4°F | 72.9°F | 69.4°F |
| May 8 | 70.5°F | 73.7°F | 70.2°F |
| May 9 | 70.8°F | 74.2°F | 69.4°F |
| May 10 | 71.0°F | 74.9°F | 69.5°F |
| May 11 | 70.8°F | 74.8°F | 70.4°F |
| May 12 | 71.0°F | 74.9°F | 70.9°F |
| May 13 | 71.1°F | 75.1°F | 70.2°F |
| May 14 | 71.3°F | 75.2°F | 70.9°F |
| May 15 | 71.7°F | 73.5°F | 70.4°F |
| May 16 | 72.1°F | 73.3°F | 71.9°F |
| May 17 | 72.6°F | 74.6°F | 72.2°F |
| May 18 | 72.8°F | 74.9°F | 72.3°F |
| May 19 | 72.8°F | 74.9°F | 72.2°F |
| May 20 | 73.0°F | 76.2°F | 72.6°F |
| May 21 | 73.1°F | 75.8°F | 72.9°F |
| May 22 | 73.2°F | 76.9°F | 72.2°F |
| May 23 | 73.3°F | 76.8°F | 71.9°F |
| May 24 | 73.6°F | 77.3°F | 73.0°F |
| May 25 | 73.9°F | 76.5°F | 74.2°F |
| May 26 | 74.0°F | 76.4°F | 73.6°F |
| May 27 | 74.2°F | 76.0°F | 74.2°F |
| May 28 | 74.4°F | 76.7°F | 74.2°F |
| May 29 | 74.3°F | 75.9°F | 73.0°F |
| May 30 | 74.5°F | 76.4°F | 73.0°F |
| May 31 | 74.9°F | 76.6°F | 74.3°F |
In Tel Aviv, the months June through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 188 swimming days.
The warmest water in Tel Aviv was recorded on August 28, 2024, reaching a 87.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 27, 2022, dipping to 61.1°F. The average readings by season are 66.7°F in Winter, 67.6°F in Spring, 82.3°F in Summer, and 80.2°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 66.8°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 78.3°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Jaffa |
73.6°F
|
3mi |
| Herzliya |
73.3°F
|
6mi |
| Yavné |
73.4°F
|
14mi |
| Netanya |
73.5°F
|
18mi |
| Ashdod |
73.3°F
|
21mi |
| Gaza |
73.7°F
|
44mi |
| Nesher |
72.4°F
|
50mi |
| Haifa |
72.8°F
|
52mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Tel Aviv