Miami Beach in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Miami Beach 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:
78.4 °F
Average:
81.1 °F
Maximum:
84.0 °F
Sea water temperature in Miami Beach in May
In the city of Miami Beach, the month of May is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 78.4°F on May 2, 2018, with an average temperature being 81.1°F and a maximum temperature reaching 84.0°F on May 31, 2022.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 80.1°F | 78.6°F | 80.8°F |
| May 2 | 79.9°F | 78.6°F | 79.8°F |
| May 3 | 80.0°F | 79.3°F | 79.2°F |
| May 4 | 80.2°F | 79.6°F | 79.7°F |
| May 5 | 80.3°F | 80.0°F | 79.7°F |
| May 6 | 80.3°F | 80.0°F | 79.6°F |
| May 7 | 80.7°F | 80.7°F | 80.1°F |
| May 8 | 80.5°F | 81.3°F | 80.3°F |
| May 9 | 80.4°F | 80.2°F | 79.7°F |
| May 10 | 80.5°F | 81.5°F | 80.6°F |
| May 11 | 80.4°F | 81.3°F | 80.5°F |
| May 12 | 80.6°F | 81.6°F | 81.1°F |
| May 13 | 80.8°F | 81.7°F | 81.1°F |
| May 14 | 80.8°F | 81.8°F | 81.3°F |
| May 15 | 81.2°F | 83.6°F | 81.6°F |
| May 16 | 81.2°F | 82.7°F | 81.4°F |
| May 17 | 80.9°F | 82.6°F | 81.0°F |
| May 18 | 81.2°F | 82.9°F | 82.5°F |
| May 19 | 81.3°F | 83.0°F | 82.4°F |
| May 20 | 81.4°F | 83.1°F | 82.4°F |
| May 21 | 81.7°F | 83.4°F | 83.3°F |
| May 22 | 81.6°F | 83.3°F | 82.9°F |
| May 23 | 81.7°F | 83.4°F | 82.9°F |
| May 24 | 82.0°F | 83.7°F | 83.5°F |
| May 25 | 81.9°F | 83.6°F | 83.4°F |
| May 26 | 82.0°F | 83.7°F | 83.2°F |
| May 27 | 81.9°F | 83.6°F | 82.9°F |
| May 28 | 81.8°F | 83.5°F | 82.5°F |
| May 29 | 81.9°F | 83.6°F | 83.2°F |
| May 30 | 82.0°F | 83.7°F | 82.9°F |
| May 31 | 82.4°F | 84.1°F | 82.9°F |
In Miami Beach, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Miami Beach was recorded on July 16, 2023, reaching a 89.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 26, 2024, dipping to 70.8°F. The average readings by season are 76.2°F in Winter, 78.8°F in Spring, 85.5°F in Summer, and 83.1°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 78.7°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 83.8°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Miami |
82.7°F
|
4mi |
| Hollywood |
82.0°F
|
15mi |
| Fort Lauderdale |
81.8°F
|
23mi |
| Boca Raton |
81.6°F
|
39mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Miami Beach