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Bangor in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Bangor 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:

48.1 °F

Average:

51.8 °F

Maximum:

57.1 °F

Sea water temperature in Bangor in May

In the city of Bangor, the month of May is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 48.1°F on May 1, 2016, with an average temperature being 51.8°F and a maximum temperature reaching 57.1°F on May 31, 2023.

Swing in the water of such temperature might lead to potential hypothermia within just a few minutes. In May, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 51.8°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 49.5°F 50.6°F 49.9°F
May 2 49.6°F 50.6°F 49.9°F
May 3 49.6°F 50.3°F 50.3°F
May 4 49.7°F 50.3°F 50.5°F
May 5 49.9°F 50.3°F 50.7°F
May 6 50.0°F 50.8°F 50.7°F
May 7 50.2°F 50.8°F 51.5°F
May 8 50.3°F 51.1°F 51.4°F
May 9 50.6°F 52.2°F 51.8°F
May 10 50.8°F 52.1°F 52.1°F
May 11 50.6°F 52.0°F 52.0°F
May 12 50.7°F 52.1°F 51.5°F
May 13 51.0°F 52.3°F 52.0°F
May 14 51.4°F 52.8°F 52.7°F
May 15 51.7°F 53.8°F 52.8°F
May 16 51.8°F 54.5°F 53.2°F
May 17 52.1°F 54.5°F 53.2°F
May 18 52.2°F 54.0°F 53.1°F
May 19 52.1°F 53.8°F 52.9°F
May 20 52.4°F 54.4°F 53.0°F
May 21 52.7°F 55.0°F 53.0°F
May 22 52.8°F 54.8°F 53.8°F
May 23 53.0°F 54.6°F 53.9°F
May 24 53.1°F 54.5°F 54.6°F
May 25 53.2°F 54.4°F 55.6°F
May 26 53.4°F 54.2°F 55.7°F
May 27 53.8°F 54.8°F 56.2°F
May 28 53.9°F 55.2°F 56.6°F
May 29 54.1°F 54.7°F 56.9°F
May 30 54.4°F 54.8°F 57.0°F
May 31 54.7°F 55.1°F 57.1°F

Sea water temperature in Bangor by month

In an average year, Bangor offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Bangor was recorded on August 15, 2022, reaching a 64.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 41.1°F. The average readings by season are 46.4°F in Winter, 48.0°F in Spring, 59.5°F in Summer, and 57.1°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 47.6°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 56.8°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Caernarfon 50.8°F 8mi
Conwy 49.7°F 13mi
Holyhead 52.0°F 21mi
Aberystwyth 49.8°F 56mi
Douglas 52.3°F 65mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bangor