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Beirut in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Beirut 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:

65.9 °F

Average:

71.2 °F

Maximum:

76.8 °F

Sea water temperature in Beirut in May

In the city of Beirut, the month of May is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 65.9°F on May 1, 2019, with an average temperature being 71.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 76.8°F on May 31, 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 69.0°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily increases to around 73.3°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 68.3°F 70.1°F 67.6°F
May 2 68.5°F 70.5°F 68.0°F
May 3 68.6°F 71.0°F 67.8°F
May 4 68.9°F 70.8°F 68.1°F
May 5 69.2°F 70.8°F 69.2°F
May 6 69.2°F 71.0°F 68.5°F
May 7 69.2°F 71.0°F 68.8°F
May 8 69.3°F 70.9°F 69.1°F
May 9 69.5°F 71.6°F 68.9°F
May 10 69.6°F 72.1°F 69.5°F
May 11 69.7°F 72.1°F 69.5°F
May 12 70.0°F 72.4°F 69.8°F
May 13 70.4°F 72.9°F 70.2°F
May 14 70.6°F 73.0°F 69.7°F
May 15 71.0°F 72.1°F 69.7°F
May 16 71.3°F 72.4°F 71.1°F
May 17 71.7°F 72.8°F 71.5°F
May 18 72.0°F 73.4°F 70.9°F
May 19 72.1°F 72.8°F 71.0°F
May 20 72.3°F 73.2°F 71.3°F
May 21 72.5°F 74.0°F 71.7°F
May 22 72.7°F 74.9°F 71.8°F
May 23 72.8°F 75.0°F 71.7°F
May 24 72.9°F 75.6°F 72.1°F
May 25 73.0°F 75.2°F 72.2°F
May 26 73.3°F 75.6°F 72.8°F
May 27 73.6°F 75.6°F 72.4°F
May 28 73.8°F 75.4°F 72.6°F
May 29 73.9°F 74.9°F 72.9°F
May 30 74.0°F 75.1°F 72.3°F
May 31 74.4°F 75.2°F 73.3°F

Sea water temperature in Beirut by month

In Beirut, the months June through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 183 swimming days. The warmest water in Beirut was recorded on July 29, 2024, reaching a 87.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 24, 2022, dipping to 61.9°F. The average readings by season are 67.0°F in Winter, 67.1°F in Spring, 82.1°F in Summer, and 79.6°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 66.1°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 77.8°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Ra’s Bayrūt 69.9°F 1mi
Jbaïl 69.5°F 18mi
Sidon 68.9°F 24mi
Tripoli 69.3°F 42mi
Tyre 69.0°F 46mi
Nahariyya 69.0°F 65mi
Acre 68.8°F 71mi
Ţarţūs 68.7°F 72mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Beirut