San Jose in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in San Jose 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:
82.5 °F
Average:
84.2 °F
Maximum:
85.8 °F
Sea water temperature in San Jose in May
In the city of San Jose, the month of May is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 82.5°F on May 1, 2019, with an average temperature being 84.2°F and a maximum temperature reaching 85.8°F on May 28, 2014.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 83.7°F | 84.2°F | 84.4°F |
| May 2 | 83.7°F | 84.2°F | 84.7°F |
| May 3 | 83.8°F | 83.8°F | 84.7°F |
| May 4 | 83.8°F | 83.8°F | 84.6°F |
| May 5 | 83.9°F | 83.9°F | 84.2°F |
| May 6 | 83.8°F | 84.5°F | 83.9°F |
| May 7 | 83.8°F | 84.3°F | 83.6°F |
| May 8 | 83.8°F | 84.1°F | 84.0°F |
| May 9 | 83.7°F | 84.1°F | 84.2°F |
| May 10 | 83.5°F | 83.9°F | 83.9°F |
| May 11 | 83.8°F | 84.3°F | 84.3°F |
| May 12 | 83.9°F | 84.3°F | 84.0°F |
| May 13 | 84.0°F | 84.4°F | 84.1°F |
| May 14 | 84.1°F | 84.5°F | 84.7°F |
| May 15 | 84.2°F | 84.2°F | 85.3°F |
| May 16 | 84.2°F | 84.4°F | 84.8°F |
| May 17 | 84.3°F | 84.7°F | 85.1°F |
| May 18 | 84.2°F | 84.6°F | 85.3°F |
| May 19 | 84.3°F | 84.9°F | 85.7°F |
| May 20 | 84.2°F | 85.1°F | 85.5°F |
| May 21 | 84.3°F | 85.0°F | 85.6°F |
| May 22 | 84.5°F | 85.1°F | 85.7°F |
| May 23 | 84.6°F | 85.2°F | 85.8°F |
| May 24 | 84.8°F | 85.1°F | 85.6°F |
| May 25 | 84.8°F | 85.0°F | 85.4°F |
| May 26 | 84.8°F | 85.1°F | 85.4°F |
| May 27 | 84.9°F | 85.2°F | 85.6°F |
| May 28 | 84.9°F | 85.2°F | 85.6°F |
| May 29 | 84.7°F | 85.0°F | 85.2°F |
| May 30 | 84.6°F | 84.7°F | 85.0°F |
| May 31 | 84.7°F | 85.1°F | 85.0°F |
In San Jose, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in San Jose was recorded on September 5, 2017, reaching a 86.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 18, 2015, dipping to 78.9°F. The average readings by season are 81.8°F in Winter, 82.9°F in Spring, 84.8°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 82.9°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 85.0°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan |
83.9°F
|
27mi |
| San Francisco |
84.2°F
|
29mi |
| San Francisco |
84.3°F
|
29mi |
| Santa Monica |
84.9°F
|
34mi |
| San Francisco |
84.8°F
|
45mi |
| San Jose |
85.9°F
|
67mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from San Jose