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Water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach (FL) in May

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Is it warm enough to swim in Santa Rosa Beach in May? Average water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach in May is 76.5°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Santa Rosa Beach in May is 84.2°F, and the coldest is 70.2°F. Average high air temperature in Santa Rosa Beach in May is 86°F, and average low temperature is 63°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Santa Rosa Beach

Changes water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach, 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 176.8°F72°F70.3°F76.8°F
May 277.2°F73.2°F70.5°F77.2°F
May 376.6°F73.9°F70.5°F76.6°F
May 476.6°F74.8°F71.1°F76.6°F
May 576.5°F76.6°F71.1°F77.5°F
May 676.1°F77.7°F70.7°F77.7°F
May 776.1°F77.7°F70.2°F77.7°F
May 876.6°F78.8°F70.9°F78.8°F
May 976.8°F80.1°F71.6°F80.1°F
May 1076.5°F79.3°F72.1°F79.3°F
May 1176.6°F78.3°F72.3°F78.6°F
May 1276.6°F77.4°F72°F78.3°F
May 1376.8°F77.5°F72.1°F78.1°F
May 1476.5°F76.6°F72.3°F78.3°F
May 1576.6°F77.2°F72.5°F78.4°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 1678.1°F76.8°F72.9°F78.6°F
May 1779.5°F76.8°F74.1°F79.5°F
May 1879.3°F76.8°F74.3°F79.3°F
May 1979.5°F77.5°F73.9°F79.7°F
May 2079.7°F78.8°F74.3°F80.2°F
May 2179.9°F78.4°F74.3°F80.6°F
May 2278.4°F78.4°F74.1°F81.3°F
May 2379°F78.6°F74.1°F81.3°F
May 2479.7°F78.3°F74.8°F81.1°F
May 2581.1°F78.1°F74.7°F82.2°F
May 2680.6°F80.2°F75.2°F82.9°F
May 2781.9°F81.3°F75.6°F83.5°F
May 2883.3°F82.2°F76.1°F84.2°F
May 2981.9°F82.4°F75.7°F84.2°F
May 3081.1°F80.8°F75.9°F83.8°F
May 3180.1°F81.1°F76.1°F84.2°F
Santa Rosa Beach water temp chart in May

Average water temperature in Santa Rosa Beach in May over a decade

20162017201820192020
76.5°F76.1°F77.5°F79°F75.4°F
20212022202320242025
75.2°F77.5°F76.3°F77.9°F78.4°F

Santa Rosa Beach sea state in May

Chart comparing the height of waves in Santa Rosa Beach 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 Santa Rosa Beach in May

Weather and climate in Santa Rosa Beach in May

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Santa Rosa Beach 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 temperature86°F
  • Average LOW temperature63°F
  • Average rainfall days7 days
  • Average rainfall84mm/3.3''
  • Average daylight14h
  • Average sunshine10h
  • Average UV index10

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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
Grayton Beach76.5°F70.2°F83.8°F
Blue Mountain Beach76.5°F70.2°F83.8°F
Choctawhatchee Bay76.6°F70.2°F85.3°F
Sandestin76.3°F70.2°F83.8°F
Watercolor76.5°F70.2°F84°F
Miramar Beach76.5°F70.2°F84.2°F
Seagrove Beach76.3°F70.2°F83.7°F
Seaside76.3°F70.2°F83.7°F
Seacrest76.5°F69.8°F84°F
Alys Beach76.5°F69.8°F84°F

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