Is it warm enough to swim in Fairbanks in May? Average water temperature in Fairbanks in May is 46.9°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Fairbanks in May is 59°F, and the coldest is 33.8°F. Average high air temperature in Fairbanks in May is 61°F, and average low temperature is 38°F. To find out the water temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current water temperature in Fairbanks
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Fairbanks for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below.
Day | 2025 | 2024 |
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May 1 | 37.4°F | |
May 2 | 37.4°F | |
May 3 | 37.4°F | |
May 4 | 37.4°F | |
May 5 | 37.4°F | |
May 6 | 37.4°F | |
May 7 | 37.4°F | |
May 8 | 37.4°F | |
May 9 | 37.4°F | |
May 10 | 37.4°F | |
May 11 | 37.4°F | |
May 12 | 37.4°F | |
May 13 | 37.4°F | |
May 14 | 37.4°F | |
May 15 | 37.4°F |
Day | 2025 | 2024 |
---|---|---|
May 16 | 33.8°F | 37.4°F |
May 17 | 33.8°F | 37.4°F |
May 18 | 35.6°F | 37.4°F |
May 19 | 35.6°F | 37.4°F |
May 20 | 35.6°F | 39.2°F |
May 21 | 37.4°F | 39.2°F |
May 22 | 37.4°F | 41°F |
May 23 | 39.2°F | 41°F |
May 24 | 39.2°F | 41°F |
May 25 | 41°F | 42.8°F |
May 26 | 41°F | 42.8°F |
May 27 | 42.8°F | 42.8°F |
May 28 | 42.8°F | 44.6°F |
May 29 | 44.6°F | 48.2°F |
May 30 | 44.6°F | 50°F |
May 31 | 44.6°F | 51.8°F |
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
52.5°F | 49.8°F | 46.2°F | 49.8°F | 48.9°F |
2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
46.8°F | 45°F | 46.8°F | 39.9°F |
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Fairbanks 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
You can also view information about water temperature for other months by clicking on the month button below