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Water temperature in Monterey (CA) in May

Is it warm enough to swim in Monterey in May? Average water temperature in Monterey in May is 54.7°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Monterey in May is 61.5°F, and the coldest is 49.3°F. Average high air temperature in Monterey in May is 63°F, and average low temperature is 48°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Monterey

Changes water temperature in Monterey in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Monterey for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Monterey, 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 155.4°F58.3°F50°F58.3°F
May 255.8°F58.5°F49.8°F58.5°F
May 354.7°F58.3°F49.8°F58.5°F
May 455.6°F56.7°F49.8°F58.8°F
May 556.1°F56.1°F49.3°F58.8°F
May 656.7°F56.1°F49.8°F58.3°F
May 755.9°F55.2°F49.8°F57.7°F
May 855.4°F55°F49.3°F58.5°F
May 956.8°F54.9°F49.5°F57.9°F
May 1057.9°F53.6°F49.6°F58.6°F
May 1157.7°F54°F49.8°F59.5°F
May 1256.8°F54.3°F50°F59.9°F
May 1356.8°F55.6°F50.2°F60.6°F
May 1456.5°F55.2°F50.5°F61.2°F
May 1557°F53.6°F51.3°F60.4°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 1657.4°F53.4°F52.2°F59°F
May 1756.5°F53.2°F52.7°F58.1°F
May 1855.9°F53.2°F52.5°F58.1°F
May 1955.9°F54.3°F52.3°F59°F
May 2056.1°F55.2°F51.8°F58.8°F
May 2156.1°F55.9°F51.3°F59°F
May 2256.7°F56.5°F50.2°F59.4°F
May 2354.9°F57°F50°F59.2°F
May 2453.1°F57.2°F50.4°F60.4°F
May 2552.5°F57.4°F50.9°F61.5°F
May 2652.7°F57.4°F51.4°F61.5°F
May 2752.5°F57°F51.4°F61°F
May 2853.6°F56.7°F51.8°F59.4°F
May 2953.2°F55.9°F52°F58.8°F
May 3053.4°F56.5°F52°F58.8°F
May 3153.4°F56.1°F52.7°F59.2°F
Monterey water temp chart in May

Average water temperature in Monterey in May over a decade

20162017201820192020
56.3°F54.5°F56.5°F58.6°F57.4°F
20212022202320242025
54°F53.6°F55.8°F55.8°F55.4°F

Monterey sea state in May

Chart comparing the height of waves in Monterey 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 Monterey in May

Weather and climate in Monterey in May

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Monterey 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 temperature63°F
  • Average LOW temperature48°F
  • Average rainfall days4 days
  • Average rainfall15mm/0.6''

Monterey water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in May?

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Best Beach Resorts in California in May

Places with the warmest average sea water temperature in California in May. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
San Diego63°F57.4°F68°F
Santa Monica61.3°F55.9°F68.4°F
La Jolla Cove64°F58.1°F69.6°F
Lake Tahoe50.7°F43.9°F59°F
Los Angeles60.8°F56.5°F65.1°F
Pacific Grove54.7°F49.3°F61.5°F
Carmel By The Sea54.7°F49.3°F61.5°F
Asilomar Beach54.7°F49.3°F61.5°F
Salinas54.7°F49.1°F62.4°F
Lovers Point54.7°F49.1°F62.4°F

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