Ōtsu in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Ōtsu 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:
55.2 °F
Average:
63.2 °F
Maximum:
73.6 °F
Sea water temperature in Ōtsu in May
In the city of Ōtsu, the month of May is somewhat too cool for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 55.2°F on May 1, 2014, with an average temperature being 63.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 73.6°F on May 30, 2022.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 59.3°F | 61.0°F | 59.5°F |
| May 2 | 60.0°F | 62.3°F | 60.4°F |
| May 3 | 60.3°F | 63.1°F | 60.1°F |
| May 4 | 60.5°F | 64.6°F | 59.8°F |
| May 5 | 60.6°F | 65.5°F | 59.6°F |
| May 6 | 61.0°F | 64.8°F | 63.9°F |
| May 7 | 61.3°F | 64.3°F | 63.5°F |
| May 8 | 61.4°F | 63.5°F | 65.4°F |
| May 9 | 61.5°F | 65.1°F | 64.8°F |
| May 10 | 61.5°F | 63.4°F | 63.1°F |
| May 11 | 61.3°F | 63.2°F | 63.2°F |
| May 12 | 61.8°F | 63.7°F | 62.1°F |
| May 13 | 61.6°F | 63.5°F | 60.3°F |
| May 14 | 62.0°F | 63.9°F | 60.5°F |
| May 15 | 62.3°F | 65.2°F | 60.7°F |
| May 16 | 62.7°F | 65.2°F | 63.5°F |
| May 17 | 62.9°F | 64.1°F | 64.8°F |
| May 18 | 63.2°F | 64.7°F | 66.1°F |
| May 19 | 63.6°F | 64.3°F | 65.7°F |
| May 20 | 63.9°F | 64.1°F | 65.2°F |
| May 21 | 64.1°F | 64.2°F | 66.2°F |
| May 22 | 64.9°F | 66.4°F | 67.9°F |
| May 23 | 65.3°F | 66.1°F | 68.0°F |
| May 24 | 65.6°F | 65.8°F | 68.7°F |
| May 25 | 66.2°F | 67.8°F | 68.3°F |
| May 26 | 66.4°F | 68.3°F | 67.8°F |
| May 27 | 66.3°F | 67.5°F | 65.1°F |
| May 28 | 67.0°F | 66.9°F | 67.2°F |
| May 29 | 66.8°F | 66.3°F | 66.9°F |
| May 30 | 67.3°F | 68.2°F | 66.5°F |
| May 31 | 66.8°F | 67.6°F | 66.3°F |
In Ōtsu, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 101 swimming days.
The warmest water in Ōtsu was recorded on August 7, 2024, reaching a 88.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 14, 2024, dipping to 44.9°F. The average readings by season are 53.9°F in Winter, 56.8°F in Spring, 76.2°F in Summer, and 70.7°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 56.2°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 69.7°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto |
60.1°F
|
7mi |
| Osaka |
67.3°F
|
30mi |
| Amagasaki |
67.0°F
|
32mi |
| Nishinomiya-hama |
67.0°F
|
36mi |
| Sakai |
67.5°F
|
37mi |
| Tsu |
66.1°F
|
41mi |
| Maizuru |
65.9°F
|
43mi |
| Kobe |
67.4°F
|
44mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Ōtsu