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Water temperature in Akumal (QR) in May

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Is it warm enough to swim in Akumal in May? Average water temperature in Akumal in May is 82.8°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Akumal in May is 85.3°F, and the coldest is 80.1°F. Average high air temperature in Akumal in May is 91°F, and average low temperature is 72°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Akumal

Changes water temperature in Akumal in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Akumal for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Akumal, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 182.2°F83.1°F80.2°F83.1°F
May 282.4°F83.3°F80.4°F83.3°F
May 382.4°F83.1°F80.1°F83.3°F
May 482°F83.3°F80.2°F83.3°F
May 582.2°F83.5°F80.6°F83.5°F
May 682.2°F83.5°F80.8°F83.5°F
May 782.8°F83.7°F80.8°F83.7°F
May 882.8°F83.1°F80.8°F83.1°F
May 983.1°F83.7°F80.8°F83.7°F
May 1083.1°F83.8°F81°F83.8°F
May 1183.3°F83.7°F81.3°F83.7°F
May 1283.1°F84°F81.5°F84°F
May 1382.9°F84°F81.1°F84°F
May 1482.9°F84.2°F81.9°F84.2°F
May 1583.5°F83.5°F81.9°F84.2°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 1683.5°F83.8°F82.4°F83.8°F
May 1783.3°F83.8°F82°F84°F
May 1883.5°F83.7°F81.7°F84.2°F
May 1983.7°F84°F81.9°F84°F
May 2083.7°F84.4°F82°F84.4°F
May 2183.3°F84.6°F82°F84.6°F
May 2283.8°F84.2°F82.4°F84.2°F
May 2384°F84.4°F82°F84.4°F
May 2483.8°F84.6°F82°F84.6°F
May 2584°F84.4°F82°F84.4°F
May 2684.2°F84.4°F82.4°F84.4°F
May 2784.2°F84.2°F82.6°F84.2°F
May 2883.8°F84.7°F82.4°F84.7°F
May 2984°F85.3°F82.2°F85.3°F
May 3084.2°F84.6°F81.7°F84.7°F
May 3183.8°F84.9°F81.7°F84.9°F
Akumal water temp chart in May

Average water temperature in Akumal in May over a decade

20162017201820192020
83.7°F82.9°F82.9°F82.6°F83.5°F
20212022202320242025
82.6°F82.6°F83.1°F84°F83.3°F

Akumal sea state in May

Chart comparing the height of waves in Akumal in May over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Akumal in May

Weather and climate in Akumal in May

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Akumal in May based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature91°F
  • Average LOW temperature72°F
  • Average rainfall days7 days
  • Average rainfall109mm/4.3''
  • Average daylight13h
  • Average sunshine8h
  • Average UV index12

Akumal water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in May?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in May. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Xpu Ha82.8°F80.1°F85.3°F
Puerto Aventuras82.8°F79.9°F85.5°F
Paamul82.8°F79.9°F85.5°F
Playa San Francisco82.8°F80.1°F85.3°F
Playacar82.8°F79.9°F85.6°F
Mayakoba at Playa del Carmen82.8°F79.9°F85.3°F
Punta Maroma82.8°F79.7°F85.1°F
Cozumel82.9°F80.1°F85.5°F
Puerto Morelos82.8°F79.7°F85.5°F
Punta Allen83.3°F80.6°F86.4°F

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