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Water temperature in Destin (FL) in May

Is it warm enough to swim in Destin in May? Average water temperature in Destin in May is 76.5°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Destin in May is 84°F, and the coldest is 70.2°F. Average high air temperature in Destin in May is 82°F, and average low temperature is 68°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Destin

Changes water temperature in Destin in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Destin for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Destin, 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 177°F72.1°F70.3°F77°F
May 277.2°F74.3°F70.5°F77.2°F
May 377°F74.5°F70.5°F77°F
May 476.6°F75.7°F71.1°F76.6°F
May 576.5°F76.5°F71.1°F76.6°F
May 676.1°F78.1°F70.7°F78.1°F
May 776.3°F77.7°F70.2°F77.7°F
May 876.3°F78.8°F70.7°F78.8°F
May 976.6°F80.1°F71.6°F80.1°F
May 1076.1°F79.9°F72°F79.9°F
May 1176.3°F78.6°F72°F79.2°F
May 1276.8°F77.4°F72.1°F78.3°F
May 1376.6°F77°F72.1°F78.3°F
May 1477.4°F76.6°F72.3°F78.8°F
May 1576.8°F77.4°F72.7°F78.8°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 1677.5°F76.8°F73.4°F79°F
May 1779.2°F76.8°F73.8°F79.2°F
May 1879.2°F76.8°F74.1°F79.3°F
May 1979.7°F77.7°F74.1°F80.2°F
May 2079.9°F78.6°F74.1°F80.4°F
May 2180.2°F78.3°F74.1°F80.8°F
May 2278.6°F77.7°F74.1°F80.8°F
May 2379°F78.6°F74.1°F80.6°F
May 2479.3°F79.2°F74.7°F81.3°F
May 2581.5°F79.3°F74.7°F81.7°F
May 2679.2°F80.2°F75.4°F82.6°F
May 2781.5°F81.5°F75.6°F82.9°F
May 2882.9°F82.4°F76.1°F84°F
May 2981.7°F83.1°F75.9°F83.5°F
May 3082.4°F81.5°F75.9°F83.3°F
May 3181°F80.8°F76.1°F83.3°F
Destin water temp chart in May

Average water temperature in Destin in May over a decade

20162017201820192020
76.6°F76.1°F77.5°F78.4°F75°F
20212022202320242025
75°F77.4°F75.7°F78.3°F78.4°F

Destin sea state in May

Chart comparing the height of waves in Destin 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 Destin in May

Weather and climate in Destin in May

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Destin 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 temperature82°F
  • Average LOW temperature68°F
  • Average rainfall84mm/3.3''

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