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Water temperature in Seattle (WA) in May

Is it warm enough to swim in Seattle in May? Average water temperature in Seattle in May is 52°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Seattle in May is 57.6°F, and the coldest is 48°F. Average high air temperature in Seattle in May is 65°F, and average low temperature is 47°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Seattle

Changes water temperature in Seattle in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Seattle for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Seattle, 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 150.9°F50.5°F48°F54.5°F
May 251.1°F51.1°F48.2°F55.6°F
May 351.4°F51.6°F48°F56.8°F
May 452°F51.6°F48.2°F55.9°F
May 552.2°F51.3°F48.2°F55.4°F
May 652.3°F51.6°F48.2°F55.6°F
May 752.7°F51.3°F48.2°F55°F
May 852.7°F50.7°F48.2°F54.9°F
May 953.1°F51.4°F48.4°F54.5°F
May 1052.9°F51.8°F48.7°F54.3°F
May 1152.3°F52.5°F48.7°F55.6°F
May 1252.3°F53.1°F48.7°F55.6°F
May 1352.7°F53.2°F48.7°F56.5°F
May 1452.5°F53.4°F48.7°F57°F
May 1552.7°F52.7°F49.1°F56.7°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 1652.7°F53.1°F49.3°F56.7°F
May 1752.5°F53.6°F49.5°F56.3°F
May 1852.7°F53.2°F48.6°F57.6°F
May 1951.6°F52.9°F50.2°F57.2°F
May 2052°F53.6°F50.4°F55.9°F
May 2152.3°F53.8°F50.7°F55.4°F
May 2253.4°F54°F50.9°F55.4°F
May 2352.5°F52.7°F50.7°F55.2°F
May 2453.6°F52.9°F50.7°F55.9°F
May 2553.2°F51.8°F50.5°F55.8°F
May 2654.1°F51.8°F50.5°F55.9°F
May 2754.3°F52.2°F50.2°F56.5°F
May 2854.9°F51.8°F50°F57°F
May 2953.6°F51.8°F49.6°F57.4°F
May 3053.2°F51.8°F49.8°F56.1°F
May 3153.6°F53.4°F49.8°F57°F
Seattle water temp chart in May

Average water temperature in Seattle in May over a decade

20162017201820192020
55°F52.5°F54.3°F53.4°F52.9°F
20212022202320242025
52.9°F51.4°F54.3°F52.3°F52.7°F

Seattle sea state in May

Chart comparing the height of waves in Seattle 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 Seattle in May

Weather and climate in Seattle in May

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Seattle 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 temperature65°F
  • Average LOW temperature47°F
  • Average humidity
    69
  • Average rainfall days12 days
  • Average rainfall48mm/1.9''
  • Average daylight15h
  • Average sunshine8.2h
  • Average UV index6

Seattle 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
Whidbey Island52°F48°F57.6°F
Mutiny Bay51.8°F48°F57°F
Hansville51.8°F48°F56.8°F
Meadowdale52.2°F48°F59.5°F
Freeland51.6°F48°F56.8°F
Mukilteo52.3°F48°F59.4°F
Clinton52.3°F48°F59.4°F
Lofall52°F48°F56.8°F
Kingston52.2°F47.8°F58.3°F
Langley52.3°F48°F59°F

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