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Torquay in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Torquay 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:

49.2 °F

Average:

53.7 °F

Maximum:

59.3 °F

Sea water temperature in Torquay in May

In the city of Torquay, the month of May is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 49.2°F on May 2, 2018, with an average temperature being 53.7°F and a maximum temperature reaching 59.3°F on May 31, 2020.

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 53.7°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 51.5°F 52.2°F 52.8°F
May 2 51.6°F 52.2°F 53.4°F
May 3 51.6°F 52.1°F 53.1°F
May 4 51.7°F 52.4°F 52.7°F
May 5 51.9°F 53.2°F 52.6°F
May 6 52.1°F 53.2°F 52.4°F
May 7 52.4°F 54.0°F 52.8°F
May 8 52.5°F 55.0°F 52.8°F
May 9 52.6°F 54.3°F 52.8°F
May 10 52.8°F 54.5°F 52.9°F
May 11 52.6°F 54.4°F 53.2°F
May 12 52.5°F 54.3°F 54.2°F
May 13 52.5°F 54.3°F 53.8°F
May 14 52.9°F 54.6°F 54.9°F
May 15 53.2°F 55.1°F 54.8°F
May 16 53.6°F 56.0°F 54.8°F
May 17 53.9°F 56.9°F 54.7°F
May 18 54.0°F 56.6°F 54.6°F
May 19 54.0°F 57.4°F 54.6°F
May 20 54.3°F 57.9°F 55.3°F
May 21 54.6°F 58.9°F 56.4°F
May 22 54.9°F 59.0°F 56.7°F
May 23 54.8°F 58.4°F 56.3°F
May 24 55.1°F 58.4°F 57.2°F
May 25 55.2°F 56.9°F 57.1°F
May 26 55.4°F 57.6°F 56.7°F
May 27 55.7°F 57.1°F 57.7°F
May 28 55.9°F 57.2°F 58.3°F
May 29 55.9°F 56.9°F 58.3°F
May 30 56.0°F 56.1°F 58.0°F
May 31 56.2°F 56.0°F 58.6°F

Sea water temperature in Torquay by month

In an average year, Torquay offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Torquay was recorded on August 15, 2022, reaching a 68.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 22, 2018, dipping to 44.8°F. The average readings by season are 50.6°F in Winter, 50.7°F in Spring, 60.9°F in Summer, and 59.9°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 50.3°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 58.3°F.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Plymouth 56.8°F 28mi
Barry 52.3°F 66mi
Bristol 51.1°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Torquay