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Sullivans Island in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Sullivans Island 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:

66.6 °F

Average:

74.0 °F

Maximum:

81.6 °F

Sea water temperature in Sullivans Island in May

In the city of Sullivans Island, the month of May is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 66.6°F on May 1, 2018, with an average temperature being 74.0°F and a maximum temperature reaching 81.6°F on May 28, 2019.

The watter temperature range during this month provides a satisfying and enjoyable experience in the water. Throughout the month of May, the sea temperature gradually gets warmer. Starting with an average temperature of 71.8°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily increases to around 76.5°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 70.7°F 70.9°F 72.1°F
May 2 70.7°F 71.3°F 71.2°F
May 3 71.1°F 73.0°F 70.7°F
May 4 71.8°F 73.9°F 70.0°F
May 5 72.0°F 74.6°F 69.0°F
May 6 72.3°F 75.4°F 69.1°F
May 7 72.5°F 74.6°F 69.7°F
May 8 72.3°F 75.1°F 70.2°F
May 9 72.3°F 75.7°F 70.8°F
May 10 72.4°F 75.8°F 71.6°F
May 11 72.3°F 75.7°F 72.2°F
May 12 73.0°F 76.4°F 72.3°F
May 13 73.1°F 76.6°F 73.2°F
May 14 73.3°F 76.7°F 73.5°F
May 15 73.3°F 73.8°F 74.3°F
May 16 73.4°F 75.1°F 74.4°F
May 17 73.7°F 75.2°F 74.7°F
May 18 74.1°F 76.0°F 75.6°F
May 19 74.4°F 75.7°F 75.5°F
May 20 74.7°F 75.2°F 74.0°F
May 21 74.9°F 75.9°F 72.8°F
May 22 75.5°F 74.9°F 74.0°F
May 23 75.8°F 75.8°F 74.2°F
May 24 76.0°F 76.5°F 74.1°F
May 25 76.4°F 76.4°F 74.5°F
May 26 76.6°F 76.9°F 74.1°F
May 27 76.8°F 77.1°F 74.1°F
May 28 77.3°F 78.5°F 74.2°F
May 29 77.4°F 79.5°F 73.1°F
May 30 77.3°F 78.3°F 70.7°F
May 31 77.5°F 78.3°F 71.0°F

Sea water temperature in Sullivans Island by month

In Sullivans Island, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 156 swimming days. The warmest water in Sullivans Island was recorded on July 19, 2024, reaching a 86.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 8, 2018, dipping to 47.0°F. The average readings by season are 57.8°F in Winter, 67.0°F in Spring, 82.6°F in Summer, and 73.8°F in Autumn. The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 66.3°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 80.1°F.