Monterey in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Monterey 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:
51.5 °F
Average:
55.8 °F
Maximum:
62.3 °F
Sea water temperature in Monterey in May
In the city of Monterey, the month of May is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 51.5°F on May 23, 2022, with an average temperature being 55.8°F and a maximum temperature reaching 62.3°F on May 26, 2020.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 55.4°F | 58.1°F | 53.9°F |
| May 2 | 55.4°F | 58.3°F | 53.2°F |
| May 3 | 55.6°F | 58.4°F | 53.0°F |
| May 4 | 55.3°F | 58.3°F | 52.4°F |
| May 5 | 55.4°F | 57.1°F | 53.9°F |
| May 6 | 55.2°F | 56.0°F | 54.7°F |
| May 7 | 55.0°F | 56.2°F | 54.3°F |
| May 8 | 54.7°F | 55.2°F | 54.9°F |
| May 9 | 54.9°F | 55.5°F | 54.8°F |
| May 10 | 55.0°F | 55.5°F | 55.7°F |
| May 11 | 55.0°F | 55.5°F | 56.4°F |
| May 12 | 55.2°F | 55.8°F | 57.0°F |
| May 13 | 55.8°F | 56.3°F | 57.3°F |
| May 14 | 56.2°F | 56.8°F | 58.5°F |
| May 15 | 56.4°F | 56.1°F | 59.0°F |
| May 16 | 56.5°F | 54.2°F | 58.8°F |
| May 17 | 56.1°F | 54.0°F | 58.9°F |
| May 18 | 56.2°F | 54.1°F | 59.1°F |
| May 19 | 56.0°F | 53.9°F | 58.7°F |
| May 20 | 56.0°F | 53.9°F | 58.5°F |
| May 21 | 55.9°F | 53.8°F | 58.1°F |
| May 22 | 55.9°F | 53.8°F | 57.1°F |
| May 23 | 55.9°F | 53.8°F | 55.8°F |
| May 24 | 56.1°F | 54.0°F | 54.9°F |
| May 25 | 56.4°F | 54.2°F | 55.2°F |
| May 26 | 56.6°F | 54.5°F | 55.4°F |
| May 27 | 56.7°F | 54.6°F | 55.5°F |
| May 28 | 56.8°F | 54.7°F | 56.3°F |
| May 29 | 56.5°F | 54.4°F | 55.7°F |
| May 30 | 56.2°F | 54.1°F | 55.8°F |
| May 31 | 56.2°F | 54.0°F | 55.7°F |
In an average year, Monterey offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Monterey was recorded on August 17, 2020, reaching a 66.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2023, dipping to 50.9°F. The average readings by season are 55.7°F in Winter, 55.6°F in Spring, 58.6°F in Summer, and 59.1°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 55.6°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 57.2°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel-by-the-Sea |
53.1°F
|
3mi |
| San Jose |
62.6°F
|
51mi |
| Redwood City |
65.3°F
|
64mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Monterey