Nkhata Bay in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Nkhata Bay 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 water temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:
77.6 °F
Average:
80.2 °F
Maximum:
82.5 °F
Water temperature in Nkhata Bay in May
In the city of Nkhata Bay, the month of May is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 77.6°F on May 30, 2021, with an average temperature being 80.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 82.5°F on May 2, 2025.
| Date | 10 years average | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 81.5°F | 82.3°F | 81.7°F |
| May 2 | 81.4°F | 82.5°F | 81.0°F |
| May 3 | 81.4°F | 82.5°F | 81.3°F |
| May 4 | 81.2°F | 82.3°F | 81.0°F |
| May 5 | 81.1°F | 82.1°F | 80.6°F |
| May 6 | 80.8°F | 81.0°F | 80.5°F |
| May 7 | 80.6°F | 80.9°F | 79.7°F |
| May 8 | 80.7°F | 81.1°F | 80.8°F |
| May 9 | 80.5°F | 80.9°F | 80.6°F |
| May 10 | 80.5°F | 80.9°F | 80.8°F |
| May 11 | 80.4°F | 80.8°F | 80.7°F |
| May 12 | 80.4°F | 80.8°F | 80.7°F |
| May 13 | 80.3°F | 80.9°F | 80.6°F |
| May 14 | 80.3°F | 81.3°F | 80.7°F |
| May 15 | 80.3°F | 80.1°F | 80.9°F |
| May 16 | 80.3°F | 80.8°F | 80.7°F |
| May 17 | 80.2°F | 80.1°F | 80.5°F |
| May 18 | 80.2°F | 80.2°F | 80.1°F |
| May 19 | 80.0°F | 79.9°F | 79.8°F |
| May 20 | 79.9°F | 79.9°F | 78.5°F |
| May 21 | 79.9°F | 80.2°F | 79.3°F |
| May 22 | 79.9°F | 80.6°F | 78.7°F |
| May 23 | 79.8°F | 80.4°F | 79.3°F |
| May 24 | 79.8°F | 80.3°F | 79.1°F |
| May 25 | 79.6°F | 79.7°F | 79.2°F |
| May 26 | 79.5°F | 79.4°F | 79.0°F |
| May 27 | 79.5°F | 79.2°F | 78.9°F |
| May 28 | 79.4°F | 78.8°F | 78.8°F |
| May 29 | 79.4°F | 78.4°F | 79.0°F |
| May 30 | 79.3°F | 78.9°F | 78.5°F |
| May 31 | 79.3°F | 78.9°F | 78.5°F |
In Nkhata Bay, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Nkhata Bay was recorded on February 25, 2016, reaching a 85.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 5, 2021, dipping to 74.3°F. The average readings by season are 83.2°F in Winter, 81.9°F in Spring, 76.8°F in Summer, and 79.3°F in Autumn.
May's average temperature is a slight drop from April's average of 82.3°F. In June, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 78.1°F.